Light Cranberry Pear Sauce
Brighten up your holiday table or everyday meals with this irresistibly sweet-tart Light Cranberry Pear Sauce! Made with fresh cranberries, ripe pears, and a splash of orange juice, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of vibrant flavors and natural sweetness, thanks to a touch of honey and warm cinnamon. The addition of vanilla extract and a hint of zesty lemon elevates this sauce to gourmet status, while its light, homemade touch makes it a healthier alternative to store-bought options. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile sauce pairs beautifully with turkey, roasted pork, or even as a topping for yogurt and oatmeal. Whether served warm, chilled, or at room temperature, this easy cranberry sauce will quickly become a favorite at any gathering.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 2 medium ripe pears (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 0.5 cup orange juice
- 0.5 cup water
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Directions
Step 1
Rinse and drain the fresh cranberries, removing any that are bruised or shriveled.
Step 2
Peel, core, and dice the pears into small chunks.
Step 3
In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, diced pears, orange juice, and water.
Step 4
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the honey, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
Step 6
Simmer the mixture for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries have burst, the pears have softened, and the sauce has thickened.
Step 7
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly for 5-10 minutes.
Step 8
Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1012.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 616.5 |
| Total Fat 1.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 17.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 160.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 25.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 108.5g | |
| Protein 4.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 98.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 944.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories