Festive Holiday Cranberry Relish

Festive Holiday Cranberry Relish
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 40 mins
  • SERVING
    16 People
  • VIEWS
    22

Brighten your holiday table with this vibrant cranberry relish. A delightful dance of tartness and sweetness, it's the perfect accompaniment to roasted meats and adds a touch of festive cheer to any meal.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    29 g
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    0 g
  • Sodium
    1 mg
  • Sugar
    27 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
5 mins

Combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, water, lime juice, 1 teaspoon orange zest, and lime zest in a medium saucepan. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

02

Step
5 mins

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. (Cook time: 5 minutes)

03

Step
20 mins

Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries pop and the sauce thickens slightly. (Simmer time: 20 minutes)

04

Step
30 mins

Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. (Cooling time: 30 minutes)

05

Step
1 hrs

Transfer the cooled relish to a serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. (Chill time: 1 hour)

06

Step
2 mins

Garnish with a pinch of orange zest before serving. (Garnish time: 2 minutes)

For a more complex flavor, try adding a pinch of ground ginger or a dash of cinnamon to the relish while it simmers.
The relish can be made several days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
If you prefer a less sweet relish, reduce the amount of sugar to 1 1/2 cups.
Consider adding 1/4 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts after the relish has cooled for added texture.
For a spicier kick, add a small, seeded and minced jalapeno pepper to the saucepan when you add the cranberries.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 7 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Donavon Feest

    I added a bit of ginger as suggested and it was a wonderful enhancement! Thanks for the tip.

  • Giovanna Klocko

    Easy to follow and the results were amazing! My guests raved about it.

  • Amya Doyle

    I made this a week ahead of Thanksgiving and it was even better on the day. The flavors melded beautifully.

  • Lesly Dubuque

    I loved the addition of lime juice; it really brightened the flavor of the relish.

  • Era Kunde

    This recipe is fantastic! The perfect balance of tart and sweet. It's become a holiday staple in our family.

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