Ginger Pear Cranberry Sauce

Name: Ginger Pear Cranberry Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 2 cups
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries; 1 large Bosc pear, peeled and diced; 1 cup fresh orange juice; 1 cup white sugar; ¼ cup water; 2 ounces candied ginger, minced; 1 orange, zested; 1 whole star anise pod; 1 cinnamon stick; ½ teaspoon garam masala; ¼ teaspoon salt

Rating: 4.75 stars

28 Ratings
20 Reviews
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This gingery, pear-studded cranberry sauce is simply amazing.

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

10 mins

additional:

2 hrs

total:

2 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

2 cups

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Combine cranberries, diced pear, orange juice, sugar, water, candied ginger, orange zest, star anise, cinnamon stick, garam masala, and salt in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cranberries have softened, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.

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Step 2

Remove cinnamon stick and star anise. Chill until ready to serve.

Here's how to make mulled wine out of ingredients left over from making this recipe:

Stir together pear peel and core, squeezed orange halves, ginger peel, star anise, and cinnamon stick with 1 (750 ml) bottle Merlot, 3 cups apple juice, 1/2 cup honey, and 1/4 cup brandy in a 4-quart slow cooker. Cook on Low for 3 to 4 hours. Remove solids with a slotted spoon. Serve warm. Makes about 2 quarts.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

171.5 calories; protein 0.6g 1% DV; carbohydrates 44.1g 14% DV; fat 0.2g; cholesterolmg; sodium 79mg 3% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (20)

Most helpful positive review

jen

11/27/2013

Scale back on the sugar and it's spectacular! Next time I'll start with 1/2 cup and add more to taste. You get sweetness from the orange juice as well as the pear so a full cup isn't really necessary. I had to add an additional cup of cranberries to balance it out. Read More

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(5)

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thecritic

01/25/2015

Good crazy enough. But i would need to share it I could only eat a few tbsp. Very rich in taste. Read More

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(1)

28 Ratings

5 star values: 24
4 star values: 2
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

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jen

11/27/2013

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Bekka Anne Bramley

11/26/2014

I roughly followed this recipe and it was amazing. I've never been particularly fond of the tartness of cranberries so I used an equal amount of pears instead of just one and anise and the spice blend were a little out of hand for me so I just substituted other spice blends (nutmeg allspice) to taste. It turned out a dark dark red but so sweet and delicious. We ate in on toast for months and it kept fine. Read More

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(2)

Kelli Meland-Lewis

02/22/2014

This cranberry dish is so so delicious. I made it for Thanksgiving and then for Christmas. And then as a spread for bread or ANYTHING! Next I am going to make it and can it! Read More

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(2)

Kokinneke

12/20/2014

3/4 cup of sugar is more than enough. Made fresh garam masala using the recipe "Easy garam masala" (here on Allrepcipe). It was soooo yummie mingling the aromas of the freshly ground spices! The biggest difficulty is not to eat it all at once. Read More

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princesspearl

11/27/2014

Very tasty. I used several slices of fresh ginger since that's what I had and I only had half a cup of orange juice so added more water to make up for the difference. Read More

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thecritic

01/25/2015

Good crazy enough. But i would need to share it I could only eat a few tbsp. Very rich in taste. Read More

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(1)

ChristineM

11/22/2017

This sauce is delicious! I can see where some people are suggesting cutting down on the amount of sugar - it is sweet but I rather like it that way since it has the additional ginger and spice flavor. I love the combination of pears and cranberries. I had to sub fresh ginger for candied and since I forgot to pick up star anise I subbed about a 1/4 tsp. of Chinese 5-Spice powder which is heavy on the anise flavor. Worked out great! Use a decent garam masala - some of those bottled grocery store ones are awful. The Easy Garam Masala recipe from this site is good in a pinch. Read More

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Todd Forden

12/23/2015

Nice sauce. Worked well with both turkey and ham. sweet and tart to complement and enhance the savory taste of the meat. Read More

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Bentley

11/09/2018

This was simple and delicious. I will be making it again soon. YUMMY!! Read More

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Nutritional Information

Ginger Pear Cranberry Sauce

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 171.5

% Daily Value *

protein: 1 %

carbohydrates: 14 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 12 %

sugars:

fat:

saturated fat:

cholesterol:

vitamin a iu: 2 %

niacin equivalents: 2 %

vitamin b6: 3 %

vitamin c: 44 %

folate: 3 %

calcium: 3 %

iron: 10 %

magnesium: 3 %

potassium: 9 %

sodium: 3 %

thiamin: 5 %

calories from fat:

percent of calories from carbs:

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percent of calories from protein:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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jen

11/27/2013

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Bekka Anne Bramley

11/26/2014

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Kelli Meland-Lewis

02/22/2014

This cranberry dish is so so delicious. I made it for Thanksgiving and then for Christmas. And then as a spread for bread or ANYTHING! Next I am going to make it and can it!

Helpful

(2)

Kokinneke

12/20/2014

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(2)

princesspearl

11/27/2014

Very tasty. I used several slices of fresh ginger since that's what I had and I only had half a cup of orange juice so added more water to make up for the difference.

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(2)

thecritic

01/25/2015

Good crazy enough. But i would need to share it I could only eat a few tbsp. Very rich in taste.

Helpful

(1)

ChristineM

11/22/2017

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(1)

Todd Forden

12/23/2015

Nice sauce. Worked well with both turkey and ham. sweet and tart to complement and enhance the savory taste of the meat.

Helpful

(1)

Bentley

11/09/2018

This was simple and delicious. I will be making it again soon. YUMMY!!

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