Cranberry Cherry Relish
Brighten up your holiday table with the irresistible zing of Cranberry Cherry Relish—a delectable twist on traditional cranberry sauce. This vibrant, ruby-red condiment balances tart fresh cranberries with the natural sweetness of pitted cherries, creating a perfect harmony of flavors. Infused with the warmth of cinnamon and cloves, and brightened by fresh orange juice and zest, this relish is a sensory delight. Ready in just 30 minutes, it transforms into a thick, jammy masterpiece as the cranberries pop and meld with the cherries. Serve it chilled alongside roasted turkey, ham, or as a sophisticated spread for crackers and creamy cheeses. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, this relish is a must-have addition to your festive feast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1.5 cups pitted frozen cherries
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
- 0.25 cups water
- 0.125 teaspoons salt
Instructions
Rinse and drain the fresh cranberries. If the cherries are clumped together, separate them into individual pieces.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the cranberries, cherries, granulated sugar, orange juice, orange zest, cinnamon, cloves, water, and salt.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for about 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
As the cranberries cook, they will begin to pop and break apart, blending with the cherries to create a thick sauce. Continue cooking until most of the cranberries have burst and the relish reaches a jammy consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the relish to cool to room temperature. The mixture will thicken further as it cools.
Transfer the cranberry cherry relish to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving, to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. It pairs wonderfully with roasted meats, turkey, or as a topping for crackers and cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.2 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 305 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 262.1 g | 95% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.6 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 220.6 g | ||
| Protein | 6.3 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1182 mg | 25% | |
*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.
