Pear Cranberry Sauce

This recipe was featured in an email from the www.recipe4living.com website. "So quick and easy, with beautifully festive flavors. Fresh ginger and cinnamon make this a big Thanksgiving hit!"

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 8-10
• Yields: 8-10 side dishes

Ingredients

• 6  bartlett pears, ripe
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 2  cups fresh cranberries, washed and picked over
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 2  teaspoons ginger, grated
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  cinnamon stick

Directions

1. Peel pears and grate using the largest grating holes. Add to large saucepan with remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 30 minutes. Make sure to stir throughout to avoid burning or sticking to the bottom of the pan.
2. Serve warm or at room temperature.