Ingredients
2-1/2 cups cubed peeled ripe pears (about 3 medium)1 cup water1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1 cinnamon stick (3 inches), broken in half1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries1 to 1-1/4 cups sugar
Preparation
In a large saucepan, combine the pears, water, ginger and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in cranberries and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until the cranberries have popped and sauce is slightly thickened, stirring several items.
Discard cinnamon sticks. Mash sauce if desired. Cool. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
