UMB Health Cranberry-Pear Sauce with Rosemary and Ginger

Recipe Information

  • Posted By : Yuriy Ilkovych
  • Posted On : Oct 11, 2020
  • Views : 836
  • Category : Healthy Holiday Recipes
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Overview

  • Cranberry-Pear Sauce with Rosemary and Ginger

     

    This gorgeous, delicious cranberry-pear sauce is sure to be a hit this holiday season! It is super quick and easy to make and does not include any refined sugar. Instead, it gets its sweetness naturally from ripe pears and a touch of real maple syrup. Once you try this recipe, you’ll never look at store-bought cranberry sauce the same.

    Prep time: 10 minutes

    Cook time: 10-15 minutes, plus 15-20 minutes to cool

    Serves: 6

    Ingredients:

    12 oz. fresh cranberries

    2 medium ripe pears, peeled and diced

    2 t. fresh ginger, peeled and grated
    3 T. fresh rosemary leaves, finely diced

    3 T. real maple syrup

    ¾ c. water

    Sea salt, to taste



    Directions:

    1. Add cranberries, pear, ginger, rosemary leaves, maple syrup, and water to a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture starts to boil and the cranberries burst open, approximately 5 minutes.
    2. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for another 5-10 minutes. While cooking, mash the cranberries and pears with a wooden spoon. Season with a pinch of sea salt and stir to combine.
    3. Remove from heat and allow sauce to cool for 15-20 minutes before checking the consistency. Add a little water if the sauce is too thick. Taste and add more maple syrup for a sweeter sauce, if desired.
    4. Optional: For a smoother sauce, blend one-half of the cranberry mixture in a food processor or blender until smooth. Stir puree back into the remaining sauce before serving.
    5. Serve immediately or chill before serving. Enjoy!