Fresh Cranberry Sauce Relish
Elevate your holiday table with this vibrant and zesty Fresh Cranberry Sauce Relish, a must-have for any festive feast! Bursting with the tartness of fresh cranberries and the bright citrus notes of orange juice and zest, this homemade recipe is perfectly balanced with a touch of warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy cranberry sauce thickens naturally as it cools, offering a delightful contrast to savory main dishes like roasted turkey or glazed ham. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, this show-stopping relish is a refreshing and flavorful way to impress your guests—and it beats canned cranberry sauce every time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 0.5 cups water
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.125 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Rinse the fresh cranberries under cold water and discard any that are soft or bruised.
In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, orange juice, water, and a pinch of salt over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 2 minutes.
Add the cranberries to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the sauce begins to thicken.
Stir in the orange zest, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Let the sauce simmer for an additional 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the cranberry sauce cool to room temperature. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.
Transfer the cranberry sauce to a serving dish or storage container. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to enhance the flavors.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or condiment.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
793 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 150 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 205.4 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 174.8 g | ||
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 56 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 514 mg | 11% | |
*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.
