Cranberry-Orange Relish with Pistachios
Cranberry-Orange Relish with Pistachios is a delightful blend of tart cranberries, zesty oranges, and crunchy pistachios. This vibrant dish bursts with flavor, making it an ideal accompaniment to holiday meals or a refreshing addition to your everyday dining experience. Its stunning visual appeal and mouthwatering aroma are sure to impress guests at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries (about 200g)
- 1 large orange (for zest and juice)
- ½ cup unsalted pistachios, chopped (about 75g)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup water (60ml)
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cool water and discard any blemished ones.
- Zest the orange and then juice it, setting both aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, orange juice, zest, sugar, and water. Stir occasionally until cranberries pop and release their juices (about 10 minutes).
- Add cinnamon and mix well. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before stirring in chopped pistachios.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or appetizer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (60g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Store leftover relish in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. This recipe can be made a day ahead for enhanced flavors. For variations, substitute pistachios with walnuts or pecans, or add a dash of ginger for extra warmth.