Spicy Cranberry Relish

Give your holiday table a bold and flavorful upgrade with this Spicy Cranberry Relish, a vibrant twist on the classic cranberry sauce. Bursting with fresh cranberries, zesty orange, sweet red apples, and a kick of jalapeño, this relish blends sweet, tart, and spicy flavors in perfect harmony. Infused with warm cinnamon and a touch of ground ginger, this quick and easy side dish comes together in just 25 minutes. Whether paired with roasted turkey, ham, or as a festive addition to cheese boards, this unique cranberry recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Plus, it can be served chilled or at room temperature, making it a versatile addition to any menu. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any occasion that calls for an unforgettable side dish!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 12 ounces fresh cranberries
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 0.33 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 medium red apple, diced
• 1 small jalapeño, finely diced
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.125 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.25 cup water

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the cranberries under cold water and discard any mushy or damaged berries.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and water. Set the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the cranberries, diced apple, jalapeño, cinnamon stick, ground ginger, and kosher salt to the saucepan.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries begin to pop open and the mixture thickens slightly, about 10-12 minutes.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the relish cool to room temperature. The relish will thicken further as it cools.

Step 6

Discard the cinnamon stick before serving.

Step 7

Transfer the relish to a serving bowl or airtight container. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(832.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	875.6

Total Fat 1.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 85.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 229.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.1g	0%
Total Sugars 190.1g
Protein 2.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 80.3mg	0%
Iron 1.4mg	0%
Potassium 667.2mg	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: 1.2%

Protein: 1.2%

Carbs: 97.7%