Cranberry and Pear Relish

This relish is wonderful with a tangy aged cheddar, on toast for breakfast or as an instant flavour booster in Baked Chicken with Cranberry Glaze or Chicken Salad with Cranberry Dressing.

Annabel Langbein Media

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Cranberry and Pear Relish
3 firm pears, peeled, cored and diced
3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1½ cups sugar
1 cup currants 
finely grated zest of 2 oranges 
1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
juice and finely grated zest of 1 lemon
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp five-spice powder

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Prep time:: 10 mins
Cook time:: 30 mins
Makes:: about 4½ cups

3 firm pears, peeled, cored and diced
3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1½ cups sugar
1 cup currants
finely grated zest of 2 oranges
1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
juice and finely grated zest of 1 lemon
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp five-spice powder

Combine all ingredients in a large stainless-steel pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat and boil gently, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened (25 minutes). Ladle into sterilised jars and seal with sterilised lids.

TAKE IT FREE RANGE

MAKE A MEAL OF IT: This useful FridgeFixing makes a brilliant instant glaze for baked chicken or dressing for chicken salad.

SWAP IT OUT: Also good with apples.

This recipe is from my winter annual Annabel Langbein A Free Range Life: Winter Goodness. For more great winter recipes buy it from my online shop.