Orange Cranberry Topping

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

• Ready In: 20 mins
• 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.