Pear Cranberry Sauce

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From EatingWell:  December 2006

This dazzling pink pear & cranberry sauce has a perfect balance of tart and sweet tastes. It stands in for the applesauce that traditionally accompanies latkes.

6 servings, generous 1/3 cup each | Active Time: 45 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 large ripe Bartlett pears, peeled
• 1 cup water
• 3/4 cup cranberries, fresh or frozen, thawed
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 4-inch cinnamon stick

Preparation

1. Grate pears into a large saucepan, using the large holes of a box grater; take the flesh all the way down to the core but do not get any seeds in the pan.
2. Stir in water, cranberries, sugar, ginger, salt and cinnamon stick; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until the pears break down and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Per serving : 80 Calories; 0 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 0 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 21 g Carbohydrates; 0 g Protein; 4 g Fiber; 99 mg Sodium; 146 mg Potassium

1 1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 1/2 fruit

Tips & Notes

• Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days.