Cranberry with Apples and Walnuts Relish
Brighten your holiday table with this zesty Cranberry with Apples and Walnuts Relish, a delightful twist on a classic side dish. Bursting with tart cranberries, crisp diced apple, and toasted walnuts, this relish offers the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Elevated with the warmth of cinnamon, ginger, and a splash of fresh orange juice, it’s both aromatic and irresistibly delicious. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy, homemade relish is a festive accompaniment to roast turkey, ham, or even as a vibrant topping for desserts. Refrigerate for an hour to allow the flavors to meld, and watch it become the star of your holiday spread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 item apple (medium, peeled, cored, and diced)
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup orange juice
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp ground ginger
- 0.5 cup walnuts (toasted and roughly chopped)
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
Rinse the fresh cranberries under cold water and set aside.
Peel, core, and dice the apple into small cubes.
In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, diced apple, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and water.
Stir the mixture well and place the saucepan over medium heat.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries have burst and the mixture begins to thicken.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
In a small dry skillet, toast the walnuts over medium-low heat for about 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant. Be careful not to burn them.
Roughly chop the toasted walnuts and stir them into the cooled cranberry mixture.
Transfer the cranberry relish to a serving bowl and let it cool completely before serving. For best results, refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve as a side dish with your favorite holiday meal or use as a topping for desserts like cheesecake or ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1246 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.1 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 10 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 228.1 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.3 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 186.9 g | ||
| Protein | 12.8 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 105 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 874 mg | 19% | |
*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.
