Cranberry-Orange Relish with Toasted Walnuts
Experience the vibrant flavors of the holidays with this delightful Cranberry-Orange Relish with Toasted Walnuts. The sweet-tart cranberries blend perfectly with zesty oranges and the rich crunch of toasted walnuts, creating a festive dish that’s both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. Whether served as a side or topping, this relish brings joy to any gathering!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries (about 3 cups)
- 2 medium navel oranges, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water; set aside.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast walnuts for about 5 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes until cranberries pop and juices release.
- Stir in chopped oranges and toasted walnuts; simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool at room temperature before transferring to an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider substituting walnuts with pecans or adding spices like ginger. This relish can be made a day in advance for optimal flavor melding. Serve it with roasted meats or as a topping on turkey sandwiches.