Cranberry Pear Relish
Brighten up your holiday table with this vibrant and flavorful Cranberry Pear Relish! Bursting with the tartness of fresh cranberries and the natural sweetness of ripe pears, this easy-to-make recipe is perfectly balanced with a hint of orange zest, warm cinnamon, and a touch of ginger. Simmered to perfection in just 20 minutes, this relish transforms into a rich, chunky sauce with a gorgeous ruby hue that’s sure to wow your guests. Ideal as a tangy accompaniment to roasted meats, a beautiful addition to a charcuterie board, or even a creative topping for sandwiches and wraps, this versatile dish is a must-have for any festive gathering. Plus, it can be made ahead and stored, making holiday prep a breeze!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and diced
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups orange juice
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp ground ginger
- 0.25 cups water
Instructions
Rinse the cranberries under cold water and set them aside.
Peel, core, and dice the pears into small, bite-sized pieces.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the cranberries, diced pears, granulated sugar, orange juice, orange zest, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cranberries have burst and the pears are tender.
Taste and adjust the sweetness if needed by adding a bit more sugar, depending on your preference.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the relish to cool to room temperature.
Transfer the relish to a serving bowl or an airtight container. It can be served immediately or chilled in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Serve alongside roasted meats, as a holiday side dish, or as a flavorful sandwich topping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
741 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.1 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 193.5 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.3 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 147.6 g | ||
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 85 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 750 mg | 16% | |
*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.
