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Friday, May 22, 2009

Spicy Pear Compote

This is from Veronic Southby's canning book and our 5/21 enrichment night!

1 Cup canned Whole Cranberry Sauce
3 Tbs. Sugar
1 1/2 tsp. Lemon juice
1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. ground ginger
1 pint (16 oz) canned pears
2 medium oranges, peeled, sliced and halved

In a medium saucepan combine canned cranberry sauce, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and ginger; bring mixture to boiling. Drain pears, reserving 1/4 cup syrup. Cut pears in half lengthwise. Add pear quarters, orange slices, and the reserved pear syrup to cranberry mixture in saucepan; stir gently. Return to boiling. Reduce heat;cover and let simmer 5 minutes. Cool slightly. Spoon fruit into serving dishes. Serves 6.

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