Cranberry-Pear Relish

Make this vivid red relish ahead, transfer to a storage container and chill for up to one week. Cook, prep time and servings are approximate.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 3 cups

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 3  cups fresh cranberries (1 12-oz pkg.)
• 2  pears, cored and cubed (2 cups)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1  cinnamon stick (4 inch piece)

Directions

1. In a 2-quart saucepan bring sugar and water to boiling; stirring to dissolve sugar.
2. Boil rapidly, uncovered.
3. Add cranberries, pears, nutmeg, allspice and cinnamon.
4. Return to boiling.
5. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or till cranberry skins pop; stirring occasionally.
6. Remove from heat.
7. Cover and chill.
8. Remove cinnamon stick before serving.