Whiskey Spiked Cranberry Relish
Elevate your holiday table with this Whiskey Spiked Cranberry Relish, a bold and festive twist on the classic side dish. Bursting with the tangy sweetness of fresh cranberries and the warming notes of cinnamon and orange zest, this relish gets an adult-friendly upgrade with a splash of smooth whiskey. Balancing tart and sweet with a mix of granulated and brown sugar, this 20-minute recipe is as quick as it is unforgettable. Perfectly suited for Thanksgiving or Christmas, its vibrant flavors pair beautifully with roasted meats and festive feasts. Serve it chilled to let the flavors meld into a rich, satisfying complement to your holiday spread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Fresh cranberries
- 0.5 cup Orange juice
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons Whiskey
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Water
Instructions
Rinse the cranberries thoroughly under cold running water and discard any that are soft or damaged.
In a medium saucepan, combine the orange juice, water, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugars dissolve completely.
Add the cranberries to the saucepan, along with the orange zest and ground cinnamon.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer the cranberries for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to pop and the mixture thickens.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the whiskey and vanilla extract. Mix well to distribute the flavors.
Allow the cranberry relish to cool to room temperature. It will thicken further as it cools.
Transfer the relish to a serving bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Serve the whiskey-spiked cranberry relish as a side dish or condiment with meals, pairing especially well with roasted meats or holiday feasts.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
187 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.5 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.2 g | ||
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 21 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 117 mg | 2% | |
*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.
