Stewed pears with cranberries

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Preparation Time:

10 Min

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Difficulty:

Easy

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6 Firm pears, peeled 1/4 ts Ground cinnamon
-cored, and chopped 1/2 Lemon, juiced
-in large chunks 2 tb Sugar
1/2 c Apple juice 1/2 c Fresh cranberries
1/4 ts Five-spice powder -(see note)

Serve with black beans or any spicy bean dish.

1. In a large pot, cook the pears, apple juice, five-spice powder,
cinnamon, lemon juice, and sugar over low heat until pears are soft
but not mushy, 30-45 minutes.

2. Add the cranberries and cook until the cranberries begin to burst,
about 5 minutes. Serve warm, at room temperature, or cold.

Can be prepared up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated.

Note: ¬ cup of dried cranberries can be substitute for the fresh.
Omit the sugar and add them along with the pears.

The Occasional Vegetarian by Karen Lee ISBN 0-446-51792-5 pg 239-240
Submitted By DIANE LAZARUS On 10-05-95