SPICED CRANBERRY BALSAMIC SAUCE

1 C water or cranberry juice

1/2 C sugar

1/2 brown sugar

12 oz fresh cranberries

zest of 1 orange

1 pear, peeled, cored and chopped

1 T pumpkin pie spice

1/4 C balsamic vinegar

1/2 C chopped walnuts

In a medium saucepan, bring the water and sugars to a boil.  Add the cranberries, orange zest, pear and spice.  Lower heat to simmer and cook until the cranberries begin to pop and soften; about 15 minutes.  Remove from heat, stir in the vinegar and nuts.  Chill until ready to serve.