Cranberry-Pear Relish

Cranberry-Pear Relish


1 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups cranberries
2 medium pears, cored and cubed (2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
4 inches stick cinnamon
Lemon Peel

Compine sugar and 1/2 cup water in a large saucepan. Bring to boiling, stirring to dissolve sugar. Boil rapidly, uncovered for 5 minutes.

Add cranberries, pears, nutmeg, allspice and cinnamon. Return to boiling. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or till cranberry skins pop, stirring often. Remove from heat. Transfer to a bowl. Cover and chill.

Before serving, remove cinnamon.