Prep Time::10 mins
Cook Time::10 mins
Additional Time:: 2 hrs
Total Time:: 2 hrs 20 mins
Servings::8
Yield::2 cups
Ingredients
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1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
1 large Bosc pear, peeled and diced
1 cup fresh orange juice
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup water
2 ounces candied ginger, minced
1 orange, zested
1 whole star anise pod
1 cinnamon stick
½ teaspoon garam masala
¼ teaspoon salt
Directions
Combine cranberries, diced pear, orange juice, sugar, water, candied ginger, orange zest, star anise, cinnamon stick, garam masala, and salt in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cranberries have softened, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
Remove cinnamon stick and star anise. Chill until ready to serve.
Here's how to make mulled wine out of ingredients left over from making this recipe:
Stir together pear peel and core, squeezed orange halves, ginger peel, star anise, and cinnamon stick with 1 (750 ml) bottle Merlot, 3 cups apple juice, 1/2 cup honey, and 1/4 cup brandy in a 4-quart slow cooker. Cook on Low for 3 to 4 hours. Remove solids with a slotted spoon. Serve warm. Makes about 2 quarts.