Cranberry chipotle compote (a cranberry relish)

1 batch

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonVegetable oil
3mediumsApples
3mediumsPears
cupRaisins
¼cupGrand Marnier liqueur
1poundsFresh cranberries
4ouncesChipotles; chopped fine canned in adobo sauce
2teaspoonsGround cinnamon
1cupSugar
½Orange; zest of finely chopped
½cupFresh orange juice
½teaspoonNutmeg
¼cupGrand Marnier liqueur

Directions

Peel, core and dice pears and apples (medium). Heat oil on medium high until hot. Add pears, apples and raisins. Saute 3-5 minutes, or until soft.

Add ¼ cup Grand Marnier; deglaze pan. Add cranberries, chipotles, cinnamon, sugar, orange zest and orange juice. Stir and simmer for 40-45 minutes until it begins to thicken. Add nutmeg and second ¼ cup of Grand Marnier and mix. Refrigerate until ready to serve (cold).

Yield: About 1 quart.

From: "Sehlhorst, Scott" <vsbs@vers> in Chile-Heads List. Formatted by Cathy Harned.

Submitted By CATHY HARNED On 11-26-94