Description
Cranberry relish is a vibrant, no-sugar added dish that combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with zesty orange and warm spices. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this relish will impress your guests with its refreshing flavor and beautiful presentation. Whether served alongside turkey or spread on sandwiches, this easy-to-make recipe is a must-have for festive meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries (1 bag)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cool water and discard any mushy ones.
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, cinnamon stick, and ginger.
- Simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes until cranberries burst and release juices.
- Adjust sweetness with honey or maple syrup if desired.
- Stir in nuts if using and remove from heat to cool.
- Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
