Description
Cranberry relish with toasted pecans is a vibrant, sweet-tart delight that elevates any holiday table. This quick and easy recipe combines fresh cranberries, zesty orange, and crunchy pecans for a refreshing side dish that pairs perfectly with savory meals or brightens up sandwiches. Make it ahead of time to enjoy during your festive gatherings—your guests will be asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water and remove any stems or damaged berries.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, sugar, and water. Stir until bubbling.
- Add orange zest and cinnamon stick; let simmer for 10-15 minutes until cranberries burst.
- Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir toasted pecans into the cranberry mixture; cool before refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg