Cranberry-Pear Relish - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. fresh cranberries
3 pears, cored and diced
2 apples, cored and diced
2 c. golden raisins
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. fresh orange juice
2 Tbsp. grated orange peel
2 Tbsp. cinnamon
1/4 freshly ground nutmeg
1/2 c. Cointreau (orange liqueur)

Preparation

Heat all ingredients, except liqueur, in a large saucepan to boiling.
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens, about 45 minutes.
Remove from heat; stir in liqueur.
Refrigerate, covered, 4 hours or overnight.
Serve slightly chilled.
Yields 8 cups.