Cranberry chipotle compote-a cranberry relish

1 Qt

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonVegetable oil
3mediumsApples
3mediumsPears
cupRaisins
¼cupGrand Marnier liquer
1poundsFresh cranberries
4ouncesChipotle chile peppers, canned in adobo sauce, chopped fine
2teaspoonsGround cinnamon
1cupSugar
Zest from 1/2 orange, chopped fine
½cupFresh orange juice
½teaspoonNutmeg
¼cupGrand Marnier liquer

Directions

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

Add ¼ C Grand Marnier and 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 2nd ¼ C of Grand Marnier and mix.

Refrigerate until ready to serve (cold). Makes about 1 quart.