Betsy’s No Garlic Cranberry Pear Sauce

By Betsy Vail 10/11/15

Ingredients:

• 12 oz. cranberries (fresh, rinsed)
• 2 pears, diced (I used Bartlett pears) 
• 1 c organic apple cider (or sparkling cider)
• 1¼ c organic coconut sugar 
• ¾ c port wine (optional)
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 3/8 tsp cardamom
• 1.75 oz. low-sugar pectin (I used Sure-Jell)
• Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a medium sized sauce pot and simmer on medium-low to medium heat until the berries burst (about 15-20 minutes). 
2. Chill until completely cool. 
3. Stir in chopped nuts before serving if desired.

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