Cranberry-Pear Wild Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (6 ounce) package long grain and wild rice blend
2 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1 cup fresh cranberries
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons water
1 fresh pear, peeled, cored, and coarsely chopped

Preparation

Add first 4 ingredients to a saucepan; bring to a boil.
Cover, lower heat, and simmer 20-25 minutes or unitl liquid is absorbed.
In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, and 3 tablespoons water; bring to a boil.
Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes or until cranberry skins pop; drain.
Combine rice, cranberries, and pear; mix well.
Serve immediately.