Cranberry Sauce with Pears and Cardamom

By TerrySirignano

Chinese five-spice powder, cardamom and pears give an intriguing flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 cup frozen cranberry juice concentrate, thawed
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 cups chopped peeled firm but ripe Bartlett pears (1/3-inch pieces)
• 1 12-ounce package cranberries
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Combine cranberry juice concentrate and sugar in heavy medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and bring to boil. Mix in remaining ingredients. Simmer until pears are tender and cranberries burst, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool completely. Chill thoroughly. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.)