Spicy Cranberry Relish
Give your holiday table a bold and flavorful upgrade with this Spicy Cranberry Relish, a vibrant twist on the classic cranberry sauce. Bursting with fresh cranberries, zesty orange, sweet red apples, and a kick of jalapeño, this relish blends sweet, tart, and spicy flavors in perfect harmony. Infused with warm cinnamon and a touch of ground ginger, this quick and easy side dish comes together in just 25 minutes. Whether paired with roasted turkey, ham, or as a festive addition to cheese boards, this unique cranberry recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Plus, it can be served chilled or at room temperature, making it a versatile addition to any menu. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any occasion that calls for an unforgettable side dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 0.33 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 medium red apple, diced
- 1 small jalapeño, finely diced
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.125 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
Rinse the cranberries under cold water and discard any mushy or damaged berries.
In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and water. Set the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the cranberries, diced apple, jalapeño, cinnamon stick, ground ginger, and kosher salt to the saucepan.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries begin to pop open and the mixture thickens slightly, about 10-12 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the relish cool to room temperature. The relish will thicken further as it cools.
Discard the cinnamon stick before serving.
Transfer the relish to a serving bowl or airtight container. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
876 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 86 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 229.2 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.1 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 190.1 g | ||
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 80 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 667 mg | 14% | |
*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.
