Contributed By: EatingWellRecipe by: Judy M. Woods, Photo by: Ken Burris
Dark cherries may be unusual in a traditional cranberry relish, but they are an interesting and worthwhile addition. They give the relish a beautiful ruby hue and complex taste; pears provide a delicate balance to the assertive red fruits.
1 12 oz Package fresh or frozen cranberries ( 3 cups)
1 10 oz Package frozen sweet cherries (2 cups)
2 Firm pears, such as Bosc or Anjou, peeled and cubed
3/4 cup Packed brown sugar
Pinch of ground nutmeg
Pinch of ground cinnamon
Combine all ingredients in a large heavy saucepan and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring often to prevent sticking. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is tender and the relish has thickened, 40 to 50 minutes. Let cool.
The relish will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Reprinted with permission of EatingWell, The Magazine of Food & Health
Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes Actual Cooking Time: 45 minutes Number of Servings: Single Origin: American Special Features: Simple (6 ingredients or less) Make Ahead Vegetarian Nutrition Content: Low Calorie Low Fat Low Sodium Holiday: Thanksgiving Christmas Meal Type: Sauces