This Spiced Cranberry-Pear Sauce is deliciously sweet and tart, with hints of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice. It comes together in under 15 minutes and makes a fantastic addition to any holiday table!
So have I told you I’m leaving tomorrow for a blogging conference in Chicago? It’s my first one ever….and I couldn’t be more excited! Woot!
Having never been to a blogging conference before, I really have no idea what to expect. But I DO know it’s going to be three days spent with good friends, good food, and an overwhelming amount of information (in a good way, of course). And of all three, I’m hands down most excited about the friends!!!
Not only do I get to have a weekend away with Lisa, which would be amazing all on its own, but I get to see my California gals from the retreat back in May! Dorothy, Trish, Hayley, Amy….here I come!
And….I get to eat. So much good food! Lisa and I have been scouring menus to find the perfect place for lunch tomorrow, Dorothy is already plotting out restaurant and bakery stops, and we have an amazing dinner planned at The Saffron Kitchen at The Chopping Block downtown! Seriously, you guys. I am so excited.
And so grateful. What an awesome opportunity! So…in the spirit of Thanksgiving, I thought I’d share another delicious Thanksgiving recipe with you:
Spiced Cranberry-Pear Sauce.
Not only is it super quick and easy to make, but I like it SO much more than regular old cranberry sauce. Between the tart cranberries and the sweet pears and the subtle blend of spices….this is a Thanksgiving side dish to get excited about. (Almost as excited as I am about this weekend! Can’t wait to tell you all about it!)
Spiced Cranberry-Pear Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 bag 12 oz. fresh cranberries
- 2 pears peeled and chopped
- 1 c. water
- 1/2 c. brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice a blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg & allspice
Instructions
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Combine water and brown sugar in a large saucepan; bring to a boil.
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Add cranberries, pears, and spices.
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Return to a boil, then reduce heat slightly and cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberry skins pop and mixture has thickened (about 10 minutes).
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Remove from heat, cool to room temperature, and refrigerate until ready to use.
Need something to go with this Spiced Cranberry-Pear Sauce? Try my Chicken Cranberry Brie Tartlets.
Jess says
This looks amazing! Thanks for sharing 🙂 Have a great time at your conference!
Cathy Trochelman says
Thank you, Jess! That’s my hope…hope you have a great rest of your week!
marcie says
Judging from some of the photos I saw on FB or IG, you had fun at the conference! 🙂 I wish I could’ve gone and met you…hopefully next time! I love adding pears to my cranberry sauce — yours looks incredible Cathy!
Cathy Trochelman says
I did! I had a blast, Marcie! It would have been great to meet you….I’m sure it will happen sometime soon! 🙂
Nicole says
Cranberry sauce is my favorite Thanksgiving dish, this recipe looks awesome! Hope you had fun at BHF 🙂
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
That conference is on my list for next year – hopefully! It looks like it was a blast this year! This looks like a great way to kick cranberry sauce up a few notches!