Cran Pear Relish

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 tsp canola oil
• 3/4 cup packed golden brown sugar, divided
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 pkg (12 oz/340 g) cranberries
• 3/4 cup water
• Dash salt
• 1 cup diced peeled pear
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, sauté onion in oil until lightly golden, about 7 minutes.
2. Stir in 1/4 cup brown sugar and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar and cook 2 minutes.
3. Add cranberries, water, salt and remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in pear and red pepper flakes. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened; cool.
5. Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days.