Cranberry Pear Sauce

12 ounces fresh cranberries rinsed and picked through

• 2 medium pears peeled, cored, and chopped into 1/2" chunks

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar

• 1 medium orange zested and juiced

• 1/2 cup port wine

• 1/2 cup water

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla

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  • Place the sugar, orange juice, zest, port wine, water and ground cinnamon in medium sauce pan. Cook over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.

    
    

  • Add the cranberries and pear, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat slightly and simmer until the cranberries pop and the mixture thickens, about 15 minutes.

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  • Remove from heat and add the vanilla. Cool completely and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator overnight before serving.