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Zesty Jalapeño Spiced Cranberry Relish

Zesty Jalapeño Spiced Cranberry Relish

This Zesty Jalapeño Spiced Cranberry Relish combines sweet and spicy flavors, perfect for elevating holiday meals or everyday dishes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Relish
  • 12 oz fresh cranberries rinsed and any soft ones discarded
  • 2 medium jalapeños diced, seeds optional for heat
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar to sweeten the mixture
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar for tangy brightness
  • 1 small red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Optional Mix-ins
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup for a natural sweetness alternative
  • 1 tbsp orange zest for a citrus twist
  • 1/4 cup toasted pecans for extra crunch

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

How to Make Zesty Jalapeño Spiced Cranberry Relish
  1. Rinse cranberries under cold water, discarding any that are soft or shriveled.
  2. Dice jalapeños after removing the stems, keeping seeds for extra heat if desired.
  3. Combine cranberries, diced jalapeños, sugar, vinegar, and red onion in a medium saucepan.
  4. Bring to a gentle simmer for about 10-15 minutes, until cranberries burst and mixture thickens.
  5. Add a pinch of salt to enhance flavors; taste and adjust sweetness or spice as desired.
  6. Allow the relish to cool before transferring it to jars and refrigerating for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 10gVitamin C: 2mg

Notes

Serve with toasted baguette slices for a delightful appetizer. Adjust jalapeño quantity for desired heat level.

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