Cranberry-Pear Relish - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
3 cups fresh cranberries (1 12-oz pkg.)
2 pears, cored and cubed (2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cinnamon stick (4 inch piece)

Preparation

In a 2-quart saucepan bring sugar and water to boiling; stirring to dissolve sugar.
Boil rapidly, uncovered.
Add cranberries, pears, nutmeg, allspice and cinnamon.
Return to boiling.
Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or till cranberry skins pop; stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat.
Cover and chill.
Remove cinnamon stick before serving.