The cold has set in here now. Snow covers everything and absorbs every sound, the light bounces around making it brighter than a midsummers day. This time is fleeting and we know to make the most of it, before long it will be grey and damp, so we go out for as long as we can bear the cold and explore the dramatically different landscape, throw snow and make mischief. Before long the warmth of the house and the fire draw us in, where I will prepare something warming to eat whilst we rest and recharge ready to head out once again.
Stewed cranberries and pears sweetened with honey
4-5 ripe pears
250g cranberries (or 100g unsweetened dried cranberries, soaked)
Honey
Flaked almonds (optional)
Peel and slice your pears (compost the stalks and core) and heat on a medium heat in a pan with a dash of water until almost soft.
Add the cranberries to the pears and continue to cook until about half have burst leaving some intact.
Taste for sweetness then add honey to taste.
Top with flaked almonds or nuts (or lots and lots of ice cream)
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