Ingredients
4 c. fresh or frozen cranberries
2 1/2 c. sugar
6 whole cloves
2 stick cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
2 Granny Smith apples
2 firm Bosc or Anjou pears
1 small yellow onion
1 c. golden raisins
c. diced crystallized ginger
Preparation
Step 1In a deep 6-quart saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, 1 1/4 cups water, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently to dissolve sugar. Cook until berries begin to pop open, 10 to 12 minutes. Adjust heat so mixture barely simmers. Stir in apples, pears, onion, raisins, and ginger. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until thick, 10 to 15 minutes longer. Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool to room temperature. Discard visible cinnamon sticks and cloves.Step 2Refrigerate in tightly sealed jars for up to 2 months. Attach a ribbon and gift tag with suggested serving ideas (for instance, “Serve with Christmas turkey or ham, or spread on turkey sandwiches”).
