Carla Hall's Cranberry Pear Relish

A Tasty Thanksgiving Side Dish

skill level

Easy

time

30-60min

servings

cost

Contributed by : Carla Hall

Give your Thanksgiving turkey some delicious support by adding this side dish to the table.

things you'll need.

ingredients

1 pound fresh or frozen cranberries (substitute craisins or dried cherries if you can’t find fresh or frozen cranberries)
4 pears (peeled cored and ½” dice)
1 onion (¼” dice)
1½ cups granulated sugar (less if dried fruit is used)
½ cup red wine
2” fresh ginger (grated)
2 lemon zest strips
1 teaspoon salt

kitchenware

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step 1

ingredients 1 pound fresh or frozen cranberries (substitute craisins or dried cherries if you can’t find fresh or frozen cranberries)
4 pears (peeled, cored and ½” dice)
1 onion (¼” dice)
1½ cups granulated sugar (less if dried fruit is used)
½ cup red wine
2” fresh ginger (grated)
2 lemon zest strips
1 teaspoon salt

instructions Place onions, sugar, red wine, ginger, lemon zest and salt in a medium size pot. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes. Add the cranberries and pears to the pot, and continue to simmer for an additional 20 minutes or until the cranberries and onions have softened, and the color is a rich scarlet.
TIP: Prick each cranberry with a pin or needle before cooking them. This will keep the cranberries from bursting and getting mushy as they cook.
step 2

ingredients

instructions Remove lemon zest strips. Allow relish to cool. Serve at room temperature. May be made two days in advance. Adjust seasoning, if necessary.
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