Ingredients:

  • 12 oz fresh cranberries
  • 2 large ripe pears, peeled, cored, and diced into 1/2-inch chunks
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 1 whole cinnamon stick
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions:

  1. Rinse the cranberries and discard any soft or bruised berries. Peel and dice the pears into uniform 1/2-inch cubes.
  2. In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sugar, orange juice, and cinnamon stick over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved and the liquid begins to simmer.
  3. Add the cranberries and diced pears to the liquid. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
  4. Cook for 10–12 minutes, listening for the cranberries to begin 'popping' as they burst their skins.
  5. Once most berries have burst and pears are tender, stir in the orange zest. The sauce will thicken significantly as it cools.
  6. Remove the cinnamon stick. Transfer the sauce to a glass bowl and allow it to cool to room temperature before refrigerating.