Cranberry Chipotle Compote-a Cranberry Relish

1 tb Vegetable oil
3 md Apples
3 md Pears
1/3 c Raisins
1/4 c Grand Marnier liquer
1 lb Fresh cranberries
4 oz Chipotle chile peppers, canned in adobo sauce, chopped fine
2 ts Ground cinnamon
1 c Sugar
Zest from 1/2 orange, chopped fine
1/2 c Fresh orange juice
1/2 ts Nutmeg
1/4 c Grand Marnier liquer

Peel, core and dice pears and apples (medium). Heat oil on medium high until hot. Add pears, apples and raisins. Saute 3-5 min, or until soft.

Add 1/4 C Grand Marnier and deglaze pan. Add cranberries, chipotles, cinnamon, sugar, orange zest and orange juice. Stir and simmer for 40-45 minutes until it begins to thicken. Add nutmeg and 2nd 1/4 C of Grand Marnier and mix.

Refrigerate until ready to serve (cold). Makes about 1 quart.

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