Carla Hall S Cranberry Pear Relish

Ingredients

1 lb. pound fresh or frozen cranberries

4 pears

1 onion

1 1/2 c. granulated sugar

1/2 c. red wine

2 inch ginger

2 strip lemon zest

1 tsp. salt

Preparation

Step 1Place onions, sugar, red wine, ginger, lemon zest and salt in a medium size pot. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes. Add the cranberries and pears to the pot, and continue to simmer for an additional 20 minutes or until the cranberries and onions have softened, and the color is a rich scarlet.

TIP: Prick each cranberry with a pin or needle before cooking them. This will keep the cranberries from bursting and getting mushy as they cook.Step 2Remove lemon zest strips. Allow relish to cool. Serve at room temperature. May be made two days in advance. Adjust seasoning, if necessary.

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