Spiced Cranberry-Pear Sauce

Preparation

1. Combine all ingredients in a sauce pot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer.
2. Stir occasionally for 15 minutes or until cranberries burst.
3. Remove from heat & transfer to a bowl to cool. Stir in 1-2 additional tablespoons of infused brandy, optional. Adjust sweetness with syrup.

Fruit & Spice Blend

• 2 Tbsp Rishi Cinnamon Plum herbal blend
• 8 oz filtered water at 200°F
• 8 oz sugar

Infuse herbal blend in hot water for 7 minutes. Decant fully over a 16-ounce container portioned with sugar. Stir continuously until all sugar is dissolved.

Fruit & Spice-infused Alcohol or Vinegar

• 2 Tbsp Rishi Cinnamon Plum herbal tea
• 12 oz Vodka, gin, brandy, vermouth, or vinegar

Combine tea and alcohol (or vinegar). Infuse for a minimum of 2 hours; strain.