Ginger Cranberry-Pear Sauce

Recipe courtesy of Natural Gourmet Institute

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Ingredients:
3 cups fresh cranberries
2 Asian pears, peeled and finely diced
1-inch fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1 cinnamon stick
1 cup apple cider
½ cup maple syrup
¼ teaspoon sea salt
 
Directions:
1) In a medium pot, combine cranberries, pears, ginger, cinnamon, cider, maple syrup, and sea salt. Bring to a boil, covered. Remove cover and let simmer until cranberries have popped, stirring often, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer sauce to a bowl, discarding cinnamon stick. Cool to room temperature and serve.