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.
INGREDIENTS (for 6 servings):
- 2 pounds Bosc pears
- 1 cup dried cherries
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup hazelnuts
PREPARATION:
Peel, core, and cut pears into 1/2 inch cubes. There should be about 4 cups of fruit.
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.
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.