Cranberry Pear Sauce

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• Zest and juice of 1 orange
• 12 oz. fresh cranberries (3 cups )
• 2 ripe barlett or d'anjou pears (peeled and chopped)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan, combine the water, sugar, orange zest, and orange juice. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved.

2. 2

   Add cranberries and pears, return to a boil, then lower heat so it maintains a gentle boil. Continue to cook until cranberries pop and pears are softened, stirring occasionally, about 7-10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

3. 3

   Allow to cool then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, at least four hours or up to five days. Sauce will thicken as it cools.