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Irresistible Fresh Cranberry Relish

Irresistible Fresh Cranberry Relish: A Sweet Holiday Must-Have

Irresistible Fresh Cranberry Relish is a vibrant and flavorful side dish that brightens any holiday table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Christmas
Cuisine: American
Calories: 45
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Relish
  • 12 oz Fresh Cranberries Frozen cranberries work well too.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar You could also use honey.
  • 1/2 cup Water Adjust for thickness preference.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint Leaves Basil or cilantro can be substitutes.
  • 1 tbsp Zest of Orange Lemon zest can be an alternative.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Rinse the fresh cranberries under cold water. Discard any damaged or soft berries.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the rinsed cranberries with granulated sugar and water. Stir well to mix.
  3. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, until most cranberries burst.
  4. Gently stir in the chopped mint leaves and orange zest, simmer for an additional minute.
  5. Remove from heat and let the relish cool completely.
  6. Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve it with roasted meats or as a sandwich spread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 12gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.1mg

Notes

Best served chilled; prepare 1-2 days in advance for maximum flavor. Garnish with additional mint leaves if desired.

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