Orange Cranberry Topping

• 2 medium pears or 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1 12 cups fresh cranberries
• 12 cup orange juice
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 12 cup water
• 34-1 cup raw sugar
• 1 -2 tablespoon brandy

1. In a medium saucepan combine pears or apples, cranberries, orange juice, zest, and water.
2. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 5 minutes or until fruit is tender.
3. Puree in a blender until smooth.
4. Return to pan and add sugar and brandy, if desired.
5. Cook on medium-low, stirring frequently, until very thick.
6. Once the "topping" begins to thicken, stir constantly so mixture doesn't burn.

apples, fresh cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, water, sugar, brandy

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/orange-cranberry-topping-171289 (may not work)