Cranberry Orange Relish with a Kick: A Zesty Joy
A zesty and flavorful cranberry orange relish with a spicy kick, perfect for your Thanksgiving table. This recipe brings a vibrant twist to a classic holiday side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Yield: Approximately 3 cups
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries, rinsed
- 1 large orange, zested and juiced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine cranberries, orange zest, orange juice, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, red pepper flakes, and salt in a medium saucepan.
- Stir to combine all ingredients.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries begin to pop and the sauce thickens, about 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely. The relish will thicken further as it cools.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- For a smoother relish, you can pulse it a few times in a food processor after cooling.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes to your preferred level of heat.
- This relish can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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