Pear Conserve with Cherries and Hazelnuts

Great with Turkey with Apricot Glaze! Can be made without the nuts 4 days ahead; add the nuts just before serving. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

• Calories: 306 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup dried cherries
• ½ cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
• ½ cup hazelnuts
• 2 pounds Bosc pears

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Peel, core, and cut pears into 1/2 inch cubes. There should be about 4 cups of fruit.

Step 2

Combine pears, dried cherries, vinegar, sugar, ginger, pepper, and salt in a heavy large saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat, and cool to room temperature. Cover, and refrigerate overnight. Can be prepared 4 days ahead.

Step 3

Toast hazelnuts at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) on an ungreased baking sheet for 5 to 8 minutes. Husk the nuts, and chop coarsely. Stir into pear conserve. Serve at room temperature.