Title: Stewed Pears with Cranberries
Categories: Fruit Side Vegetable
Yield: 6 Servings

6		Firm pears, peeled cored, and chopped in large chunks
1/2	c	Apple juice
1/4	ts	Five-spice powder
1/4	ts	Ground cinnamon
1/2		Lemon, juiced
2	tb	Sugar
1/2	c	Fresh cranberries (see note)

Serve with black beans or any spicy bean dish.

1. In a large pot, cook the pears, apple juice, five-spice powder, cinnamon, lemon juice, and sugar over low heat until pears are soft but not mushy, 30-45 minutes.

2. Add the cranberries and cook until the cranberries begin to burst, about 5 minutes. Serve warm, at room temperature, or cold.

Can be prepared up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated.

Note: 1/4 cup of dried cranberries can be substitute for the fresh. Omit the sugar and add them along with the pears.

The Occasional Vegetarian by Karen Lee ISBN 0-446-51792-5 pg 239-240

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