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Pear Honey Cranberry Sauce Recipe

Elevate your holiday table (or your weeknight dessert!) with this vibrant Pear Honey Cranberry Sauce. Sweet pears, tart cranberries, and a touch of honey create a flavor explosion that's perfect alongside turkey, pork, ice cream, pound cake – you name it! This versatile recipe is surprisingly easy to make and comes together in under 30 minutes. Get ready for compliments galore!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 445.3 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Pear Honey Cranberry Sauce

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How to Make Pear Honey Cranberry Sauce

  1. Combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup water in a large saucepan.
  2. Stir well to dissolve the sugar completely.
  3. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to simmer.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  5. Add 2 cups of diced pears and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly softened.
  6. Stir in 1 (12-ounce) bag fresh cranberries and 1/4 cup honey. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the cranberry skins have popped and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest and 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
  8. Cover and chill thoroughly in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

425g

Fat

0g

Carbs

39g

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