Description
Cranberry relish with toasted pecans is a delightful blend of sweet and tart flavors, perfect for any holiday table. This vibrant dish not only enhances your Thanksgiving feast but also serves as a versatile addition to year-round gatherings. The combination of juicy cranberries and crunchy pecans creates a texture that elevates savory dishes, making every bite a culinary celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries, removing stems and blemished ones.
- In a saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, and water over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves and cranberries begin to pop (about 10 minutes).
- Mix in the orange zest and cinnamon; stir gently.
- Toast chopped pecans in a separate pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Fold toasted pecans into the cranberry mixture once cooled slightly.
- Chill in the fridge for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg