Pear Cranberry Sauce

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

Nutrition Profile

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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

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.
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.

Tips & Notes

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

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.

Nutrition Bonus: Fiber (16% daily value).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1 1/2

Exchanges: 1 1/2 fruit

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