Orange-Cranberry Butter
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INGREDIENTS
- 2 medium pears or apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup water
- 3/4 to 1 cup organic or raw sugar
- 1 to 2 Tablespoons brandy (optional)
DIRECTIONS
- In a medium saucepan combine pears or apples, cranberries, orange juice, zest, and water.
- Bring to a boil and simmer for about 5 minutes or until fruit is tender.
- Purée in a blender until smooth.
- Return to pan and add sugar and brandy, if desired. Cook on medium-low, stirring frequently, until very thick.
- Once the "butter" begins to thicken, stir constantly so mixture doesn't burn.
- Cool before serving.