Christmas Relish
Capture the festive spirit with this vibrant and tangy Christmas Relish, a perfect accompaniment to your holiday feast. Made with fresh cranberries, juicy orange, and a warming blend of spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, this relish is bursting with seasonal flavors. A splash of apple cider vinegar adds a delightful tang, while optional chopped pecans provide a satisfying crunch. Quick and easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, this versatile relish can be served chilled or at room temperature alongside roasted meats, as part of a cheese board, or even as a zesty topping for holiday sandwiches. Its bright colors and bold flavors make it a standout side dish for festive gatherings, ensuring your table looks as good as it tastes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 340 grams fresh cranberries
- 1 large orange
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 60 milliliters apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 50 grams pecans (optional, chopped)
Instructions
Rinse the cranberries thoroughly under cold running water and set them aside to drain.
Zest the orange, then peel and chop the flesh into small pieces. Remove any seeds and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, orange pieces, and orange zest.
Add the granulated sugar, apple cider vinegar, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and salt to the saucepan.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cranberries begin to burst and the mixture thickens.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the chopped pecans, if using, for added texture and flavor.
Allow the relish to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to an airtight container.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Serve the Christmas Relish chilled or at room temperature as a side dish with roasted meats, cheese platters, or as a spread for holiday sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1374 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.6 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 607 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 271.0 g | 99% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.7 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 231.1 g | ||
| Protein | 8.4 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 162 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 818 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
