Orange Cranberry Topping

Submitted by Charlotte J

"Serve over hot biscuits Posted for Zaar World Tour II, 2006"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 1 cup

ingredients

• 2 medium pears or 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1 1⁄2 cups fresh cranberries
• 1⁄2 cup orange juice
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 3⁄4 - 1 cup raw sugar
• 1 -2 tablespoon brandy

directions

1. In a medium saucepan combine pears or apples, cranberries, orange juice, zest, and water.
2. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 5 minutes or until fruit is tender.
3. Purée in a blender until smooth.
4. Return to pan and add sugar and brandy, if desired.
5. Cook on medium-low, stirring frequently, until very thick.
6. Once the "topping" begins to thicken, stir constantly so mixture doesn't burn.