Christmas Relish

Capture the festive spirit with this vibrant and tangy Christmas Relish, a perfect accompaniment to your holiday feast. Made with fresh cranberries, juicy orange, and a warming blend of spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, this relish is bursting with seasonal flavors. A splash of apple cider vinegar adds a delightful tang, while optional chopped pecans provide a satisfying crunch. Quick and easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, this versatile relish can be served chilled or at room temperature alongside roasted meats, as part of a cheese board, or even as a zesty topping for holiday sandwiches. Its bright colors and bold flavors make it a standout side dish for festive gatherings, ensuring your table looks as good as it tastes.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 340 grams fresh cranberries
• 1 large orange
• 200 grams granulated sugar
• 60 milliliters apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 50 grams pecans (optional, chopped)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the cranberries thoroughly under cold running water and set them aside to drain.

Step 2

Zest the orange, then peel and chop the flesh into small pieces. Remove any seeds and set aside.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, orange pieces, and orange zest.

Step 4

Add the granulated sugar, apple cider vinegar, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and salt to the saucepan.

Step 5

Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cranberries begin to burst and the mixture thickens.

Step 6

Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the chopped pecans, if using, for added texture and flavor.

Step 7

Allow the relish to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to an airtight container.

Step 8

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Step 9

Serve the Christmas Relish chilled or at room temperature as a side dish with roasted meats, cheese platters, or as a spread for holiday sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(816.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1373.9

Total Fat 36.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 607.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 271.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.7g	0%
Total Sugars 231.1g
Protein 8.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 162.3mg	0%
Iron 2.8mg	0%
Potassium 818.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.8%

Protein: 2.3%

Carbs: 74.9%