Pear Honey Cranberry Sauce

PEAR HONEY CRANBERRY SAUCE

 

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup white sugar

2 pears, peeled, cored, and diced

12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries

1 cup honey

1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

 

1.  Stir together water and sugar over medium-high heat until the mixture comes to a boil.

2.  Stir in pears, and reduce heat to medium. 

3.  Cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes.

4.  Stir in cranberries and honey. 

5.  Cook until cranberries pop and mixture thickens slightly (roughly 5 minutes).

6.  Remove from heat and add lemon and lemon peel.

7.  Cool to room temperature.  Can be stored in refrigerator for up to one week.