Agave Pear Cranberry Sauce Recipe

 

Pear Cranberry Sauce

Sweetened with Agave

You could just open a can of cranberry sauce, but homemade agave pear cranberry sauce is an easy and delicious way to go beyond the can!

Like many of us, I grew up with can shaped cranberry sauce at holiday meals.

As a small child I liked to volunteer to “make” the cranberry sauce by opening the can and pouring it out onto a plate. 

Now that my tastes have matured, I prefer fresh cranberry sauce with some extras added in, including pears, ginger and cinnamon. 

Cranberries are very tart, so they do need something to sweeten them up. 

I prefer using sugar alternatives, when it makes sense and agave nectar works well with this recipe. 

Agave is low glycemic, so is a good alternative sweetener for those who have health concerns. 

However, it is has a smooth sweet taste, so can be enjoyed by anyone. 

And, of course, I am happy to reduce refined sugar consumption where I can on a holiday known for its abundance. 

Fresh ginger provides a nice contract to the pear and cranberry flavors and the cinnamon is a nice finishing touch. 

I hope you enjoy the agave sweetened cranberry sauce and that your holiday celebrations are wonderful!

Agave Pear Cranberry Sauce Recipe

Serves 6

Ingredients

12 oz. pkg. Fresh Cranberries
2 medium Pears, diced
1 T Fresh Ginger, peeled and finely chopped
3/4 cup Water
3 T Agave Nectar
1 t Ground Cinnamon

Supplies

Saucepan
Wooden Spoon

Instructions

1) Add cranberries, pears, ginger, water and agave to a saucepan. Cook on medium high for a few minutes until it starts to boil and the cranberries burst open.

2) Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally and mashing the cranberries and pears with a wooden spoon.

3) Stir in Cinnamon and allow sauce to cool for 15 or more minutes.

4) Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator prior to serving.