Cranberry Sauce with Pears and Fresh Ginger

 Cranberry Sauce with Pears and Fresh Ginger

from Ellen's 2024 Thanksgiving table, thanks to America's Test Kitchen

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbs grated fresh ginger
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 12  oz cranberries
• 2 medium pears, firm, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2 inch chunks

Note:

• cooking time here is for fresh berries.  If using frozen berries, add 2 minutes to cooking time.

Bring:

• water, sugar, ginger, cinnamon, and salt to boil in non-corrosive pot over high heat to dissolve sugar.  

Stir:

•  in cranberries and pears and return to boil.  Reduce to medium and simmer until saucy, slightly thickened, and about 2/3 of berries have ruptured, about 5 minutes.  Transfer to non-reactive bowl, cool to room temperature and serve, or chill.