Cranberry-Pear Compote

From the cookbook "Vegan for the Holidays" by Zel Allen. This recipe combines cranberries with pears, cinnamon and ginger. Prepare a day in advance to give it time to set up in the refrigerator.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 12  ounces fresh cranberries
• 1  large  firm pear, peeled, cored and diced
• 1  cup sugar
• 3⁄4 cup water
• 3  inches cinnamon sticks
• 1  tablespoon  minced fresh ginger
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

1. Combine all the ingredients in a 3-quart saucepan.
2. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
3. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Let cool completely and refrigerate 8-12 hours to thicken.