Description
Cranberry Orange Relish with Toasted Walnuts is a vibrant, tangy side dish that marries the tartness of fresh cranberries with the sweet zest of oranges, all enhanced by the crunch of toasted walnuts. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a delightful addition to any meal, this relish is not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to prepare. With its bold flavors and simple ingredients, it’s sure to impress your guests and keep them coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries (about 200g)
- 1 cup orange juice (from about 2 oranges)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup toasted walnuts (chopped, about 120g)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g)
- 1/2 cup water (120ml)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water and discard any mushy ones.
- Zest and juice the oranges. Set aside.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast walnuts for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- In a saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, water, and cinnamon over medium heat. Stir until cranberries pop and mixture thickens (about 10 minutes).
- Remove from heat; stir in orange juice and zest. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Fold in toasted walnuts just before serving.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg