Cranberry Pear Conserve with Ginger

A delightful and tangy conserve with the perfect balance of cranberries, sweet pears, and a hint of ginger spice. This homemade jam is bursting with flavor and is a wonderful addition to your breakfast or dessert table.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cranberries
• 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and diced
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions:

In a medium saucepan, combine water, diced pears, and cranberries over medium heat

Cook for about 15 minutes, stirring periodically, or until the mixture thickens and the cranberries burst

Add the ground cinnamon, lemon juice, crystallized ginger, and granulated sugar

After a further 10 to 15 minutes, or until the mixture has the consistency of jam, lower the heat to low and simmer

Take it off the heat and allow it to cool a little

After transferring the conserve to sterile jars, seal them, and keep them chilled

Savor your Cranberry Pear Conserve with Ginger as a topping for desserts, or on toast or yogurt