Description
Elevate your holiday gatherings with this vibrant Zesty Citrus and Cranberry Relish. Bursting with fresh flavors, this relish combines tart cranberries with zesty oranges and a hint of cinnamon, making it the perfect accompaniment to turkey, ham, or even cheese platters. Its stunning color and invigorating taste will have everyone asking for the recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup orange juice (from about 2 juicy oranges)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 cup walnuts (optional, toasted and chopped)
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water and remove any stems or blemished berries.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, orange zest, orange juice, lemon juice, sugar, and the cinnamon stick. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until cranberries burst.
- If using, fold in chopped toasted walnuts after removing from heat for added texture.
- Allow the relish to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg