Description
Elevate your holiday gatherings with this vibrant cranberry and pecan relish. Bursting with tangy-sweet flavors and delightful crunch, this simple yet elegant dish complements everything from turkey to cheese platters. Perfect for busy cooks, it can be prepared ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a festive touch that will leave your guests raving!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- Zest of 1 medium orange
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water and discard any mushy ones.
- Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine cranberries, sugar, orange zest, and vinegar. Cook while stirring gently until cranberries burst (about 10 minutes).
- Fold in toasted pecans once the mixture thickens.
- Let cool completely before transferring to an airtight container. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg