Cranberry Chipotle Compote

Recipe from: Michael Bowers

   1      Tbsp          Vegetable Oil
   3      Med           Apple
   3      Med           Pear
     1/3  C             Raisins
     1/4  C             Grand Marnier
   1      Lb            Cranberries, Fresh
   4      Oz            Chipotle Pepper -- chopped fine
   2      Tsp           Ground Cinnamon
   1      C             Sugar
   1                    Orange
     1/2  C             Fresh Orange Juice
     1/2  Tsp           Nutmeg
     1/4  C             Grand Marnier

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 cup 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.