Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 1/2 ripe pear, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 small shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 jalanpeno, seeded ad finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
  • 1/4 cup red wine
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • optional add-in's : pistachios, mandarin orange segments or orange marmalade, cilantro

Method

  • Boil cranberries in water approx 8-10 minutes. Remove and drain.
  • Melt butter then saute garlic, onion and the jalapeno.
  • When onions are translucent, add spices and the chopped pear. Cook for 3-5 minutes.
  • Next add the wine, apple juice and vinegar followed by the cranberries and sugar.
  • Reduce to simmer and let thicken, approx. 30 minutes.
  • Let mixture cool then salt and pepper to taste.
  • Mix-in's include 1/4 cup pistachios or 2 TB orange marmalade. Chopped cilantro also pairs nicely but ask around first - some people just don't like the stuff.