Cranberry Pear Sauce – simple to make yet so divine

This super easy Cranberry Pear Sauce recipe is a make-ahead Thanksgiving side. Fresh or frozen cranberries, a couple pears, orange juice and zest plus sugar and honey prepared just right create a magical flavor explosion in your mouth. Tangy, tart and sweet all at the same time, the bright red color dresses up any plate.
 
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This isn’t just for Thanksgiving, serve it at any meal as it’s perfect with any poultry, roasted beef and more. And, Christmas dinner – any special meal – this sauce will dress your plate.
 
 
Ingredients
– fresh cranberries (or frozen as a close 2nd)– 12 oz (340g)
– pears (small dice) – 2 ripe pears
– orange zest – from one orange
– orange juice – 1/2 C (235 ml)
– sugar – 1/2 C (100g)
– honey – 1/2 C (170g)
 
Bring to a rolling boil.
Reduce heat to a simmer and allow the sauce to thicken – about 15 minutes
 
Cover and cool in the refrigerator.  Sauce will thicken.  Flavor is best after 1 day.