Best 9 Cranberry Pear Sauce Recipes

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Cranberry Pear Sauce: A Festive Addition to Your Holiday Table

As the holiday season approaches, it's time to start thinking about the delectable dishes that will grace your table. Among the traditional favorites, cranberry sauce holds a special place. This tangy and flavorful condiment is the perfect accompaniment to roasted turkey or ham, and it also adds a pop of color to your plate. But why settle for store-bought sauce when you can easily make your own at home with fresh ingredients? Our collection of cranberry pear sauce recipes offers a range of options to suit your taste and preferences. From classic recipes that capture the essence of this holiday staple, to unique and innovative twists that add a modern touch, we have something for everyone. Whether you prefer a smooth and velvety sauce or one with a bit of texture, our recipes provide step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure success. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the perfect cranberry pear sauce for your upcoming feast.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PEAR CRANBERRY SAUCE



Pear Cranberry Sauce image

We don't care for regular cranberry sauce, so I usually perk it up with other fruit. This pear version is the one my family requests most often. It's sweet, tangy and a beautiful ruby-red color. Since it keeps well in the refrigerator, I often make it in advance.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2-1/2 cups cubed peeled ripe pears (about 3 medium)
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches), broken in half
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1 to 1-1/4 cups sugar

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the pears, water, ginger and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in cranberries and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until the cranberries have popped and sauce is slightly thickened, stirring several items. , Discard cinnamon sticks. Mash sauce if desired. Cool. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

GINGER PEAR CRANBERRY SAUCE



Ginger Pear Cranberry Sauce image

This gingery, pear-studded cranberry sauce is simply amazing.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Cranberry Sauce Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
1 large Bosc pear, peeled and diced
1 cup fresh orange juice
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup water
2 ounces candied ginger, minced
1 orange, zested
1 whole star anise pod
1 cinnamon stick
½ teaspoon garam masala
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine cranberries, diced pear, orange juice, sugar, water, candied ginger, orange zest, star anise, cinnamon stick, garam masala, and salt in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cranberries have softened, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
  • Remove cinnamon stick and star anise. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.5 calories, Carbohydrate 44.1 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 79 mg, Sugar 34.4 g

PEAR HONEY CRANBERRY SAUCE



Pear Honey Cranberry Sauce image

Refreshingly sweet, tart and tangy - this recipe is incredibly easy and it's a great change of pace from the usual boring cranberry sauce. The flavor of the cranberries mingles wonderfully with the pear, honey and lemon. It freezes well too!

Provided by Sue S.

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Cranberry Sauce Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup water
½ cup white sugar
2 pears - peeled, cored and diced
1 (12 ounce) package fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup honey
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, stir together the water and sugar over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil. Stir in pears, and reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring frequently for 3 minutes, then stir in cranberries and honey. Continue to cook until cranberries pop and the mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest. Cool to room temperature, then store covered in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.9 calories, Carbohydrate 47.3 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 2.4 mg, Sugar 42.5 g

CRANBERRY-PEAR SAUCE



Cranberry-Pear Sauce image

Skip the canned variety and whip up this naturally delicious chunky cranberry sauce instead. Pears and dried cherries give it an extra touch of natural sweetness, allowing you to cut down on added sugar.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 35m

Yield Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 bag (12 ounces) fresh cranberries, picked over
3 ripe Bartlett pears, (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled, quartered, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup dried cherries

Steps:

  • In a medium-size, heavy-bottom non-aluminum saucepan, combine cranberries, pears, sugar, dried cherries, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently to prevent scorching, until berries have popped and are tender, about 15 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 g

PEAR AND CRANBERRY COBBLER WITH CITRUS-INFUSED CUSTARD SAUCE



Pear and Cranberry Cobbler with Citrus-Infused Custard Sauce image

Provided by Shelley Wiseman

Categories     Milk/Cream     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Cranberry     Pear     Fall     Winter     Christmas Eve     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Filling:
2 pounds firm Bartlett pears, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1 2/3 cups fresh cranberries (6 ounces)
1 cup sugar
2 (1- by 3-inch) strips orange zest, finely chopped
1/4 cup brandy
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into bits
Biscuit topping:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
rounded 1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup heavy cream, divided
1 teaspoon sugar
Accompaniment:
Citrus-Infused Custard Sauce
Special Equipment
2- to 2 1/2-quart shallow baking dish (1 1/2 - to 2-inches deep); 2-inch round cookie cutter

Steps:

  • Make filling:
  • Preheat oven to 425°F with rack in lower third. Butter baking dish.
  • Stir together pears, cranberries, sugar, orange zest, brandy and allspice in a large bowl. Transfer filling to baking dish and dot with butter.
  • Cover dish tightly with foil and bake 20 minutes.
  • Remove foil and continue to bake until cranberries burst and pears are just tender, 15 to 20 minutes more.
  • While filling is cooking, make biscuits:
  • Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl, then add 3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons cream and stir just until a dough forms. Gather dough into a ball and transfer to a lightly floured surface (dough will feel dense and heavy; don't worry.)
  • Gently knead dough 6 times, then pat out into an 8-inch round (about 1/3-inch thick).
  • Cut out as many rounds as possible with lightly floured cutter, transferring to a sheet of wax paper. Gather scraps and pat out once more, then cut out more rounds. (You will have about 16).
  • Carefully but quickly, top hot fruit with biscuits, arranging in 1 layer. Brush biscuits with remaining tablespoon cream and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Continue to bake cobbler until biscuits are puffed and golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool 15 minutes before serving and top with Citrus-Infused Custard Sauce.

PEAR-HONEY CRANBERRY SAUCE



Pear-Honey Cranberry Sauce image

This is a very versatlile recipe. It's good with ice cream or pound cake, and also good with turkey or pork.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
2 medium pears, peeled and diced
1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
1 cup honey
1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Combine the sugar and water in a large saucepan; stir well. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium.
  • Stir in the diced pears, and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the cranberries and honey, and cook 5 to 7 minutes or until the cranberry skins pop.
  • Remove from heat, and stir in the grated lemon rind and lemon juice. Cover and chill thoroughly.

CRISPY CHICKEN WITH SPICY PEAR CRANBERRY SAUCE



Crispy Chicken with Spicy Pear Cranberry Sauce image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

16 chicken drumettes
8 chicken legs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
Two 15-ounce cans sliced or halved pears in pear juice
Juice of 1 lime
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Canola oil, for frying
2 cups all-purpose flour
Cayenne pepper
1 shallot, finely chopped
Half a 15-ounce can cranberry jelly
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Arugula, for serving

Steps:

  • Put the drumettes and chicken legs into separate shallow dishes and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes and 2 rosemary sprigs to each dish. Drain the pears and save the juice and pears. Reserve 2 tablespoons juice for the salad dressing. Pour the remaining juice from 1 can of pears over each dish and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
  • Make the dressing by whisking together the reserved 2 tablespoons pear juice, lime juice, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • When you are ready to fry the chicken, heat an inch of canola oil over medium-high heat in a heavy skillet to 350 degrees F. Put the flour into a shallow dish and season it well with cayenne, salt and pepper. Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving the marinade. Pat the chicken dry and coat with the flour mixture. Let them rest on a plate while the oil gets hot. Fry the chicken in batches. Drain them on paper towels and keep warm.
  • While the chicken is cooking, add the marinade to a medium pot. Pick out the rosemary sprigs, add the shallots and bring to a boil. Cook until the marinade has reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add the pears and cook until they are hot. Pour the mixture into a blender, add the cranberry jelly and butter, and puree carefully as it is hot. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. The mixture should be thick but pourable. If it is too thin, put it back into the pan and reduce it a bit.
  • Pour some of the spicy pear sauce onto a plate and place the chicken legs or drummettes on top. Toss the arugula with the dressing and put a small pile onto each plate.

GINGER PEAR CRANBERRY SAUCE RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Ginger Pear Cranberry Sauce Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by erinstargirl

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup organic maple syrup
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 ounces fresh organic ginger, grated
1/4 tsp Himalayan sea salt
3 organic firm pears, sprialized or sliced thin
zest of 1 organic lemon
juice of 2 organic lemons
zest and juice of 1 organic orange
20 ounces fresh organic cranberries, picked over

Steps:

  • In a non-reactive large saucepan, combine maple syrup, vinegar, ginger, and sea salt. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat. Add the pears, cover and cook until crisp tender, about 5 minutes. Add the citrus zests, juices, and cranberries to the pot. Simmer over medium heat, stirring often, until cranberries begin to pop - about 10-15 minutes. Return pear mixture to cranberries and cook for 5 minutes more. At this point you can use an immersion blender to break up the cranberries some or leave them "whole" style. For canning: Pour, while hot, into prepared hot jars, leaving ¼-inch head space. Adjust caps. Process 10 minutes in boiling water bath. Let cool overnight before checking seals. For refrigeration: Transfer to Mason jars and let them come to room temperature before covering and refrigerating.

LIGHT CRANBERRY PEAR SAUCE



Light Cranberry Pear Sauce image

This is a light recipe from Martha Stewart which I have changed slightly. The addition of the cherries, pears and fruit juice adds natural sweetness which allows you to decrease the amount of sugar from the traditional cranberry sauce recipes. Sounds delish and I bet a pinch or two of ginger would be fabulous in here as well.

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Berries

Time 20m

Yield 4 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries
3 bartlett pears, peeled, quartered, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup cranberry-grape juice
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a medium-size, heavy-bottom non-aluminum saucepan, combine cranberries, pears, sugar, dried cherries, cinnamon and juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently to prevent scorching, until berries have popped and are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe cranberries and pears for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries. Just thaw them before using.
  • If you don't have fresh pears, you can use canned pears. Just drain them before using.
  • Add a little bit of orange zest or cinnamon to the sauce for extra flavor.
  • Serve the sauce warm or cold. It's delicious on pancakes, waffles, French toast, or ice cream.

Conclusion:

This cranberry pear sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for the holiday season. It's also a great way to use up any leftover cranberries or pears. With its bright and tangy flavor, this sauce is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and festive sauce, give this cranberry pear sauce a try.

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