Cranberry Apple Relish
Brighten up your holiday table with this tangy and flavorful Cranberry Apple Relish! Bursting with fresh cranberries, sweet diced apple, and a zesty kick of orange juice and zest, this easy-to-make condiment brings a perfect balance of tart and sweet to your meal. Infused with warm notes of cinnamon and a hint of optional ginger, this relish comes together in just 25 minutes and is the ideal complement to roasted turkey, pork, or even as a vibrant spread for sandwiches. With its chunky, homemade texture and bold seasonal flavors, this make-ahead recipe is a must-have for Thanksgiving or any festive gathering. Transform your sides with this simple yet stunning cranberry relish that’s guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 large apple (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups orange juice
- 1 teaspoon zest of an orange
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground ginger (optional)
- 0.25 cups water
Instructions
Rinse the cranberries under cold water and pick out any soft or damaged ones.
Peel, core, and dice the apple into small cubes. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, diced apple, granulated sugar, orange juice, orange zest, ground cinnamon, ground ginger (if using), and water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 12-15 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
As the cranberries start to burst, mash them lightly with the back of a spoon to create a chunky consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the relish to cool to room temperature. The mixture will thicken as it cools.
Once cooled, transfer the cranberry apple relish to a serving dish or airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled or at room temperature alongside roasted turkey, pork, or as a spread for sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
154 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.0 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.6 g | ||
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 13 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 126 mg | 3% | |
*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.
