Description
Elevate your holiday gatherings with this vibrant fresh cranberry and pear relish. The perfect blend of tart cranberries and sweet pears creates a delightful balance that complements everything from turkey to cheese platters. Easy to prepare, this relish adds a festive touch to any table, making it a must-have for brunches and dinners alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 2 ripe pears, diced (Bosc or Anjou recommended)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and tools, including a medium saucepan and a wooden spoon.
- In the saucepan, combine cranberries, diced pears, sugar, lemon juice, orange zest, cinnamon stick, and water. Stir gently.
- Cook over medium heat until cranberries begin to pop (about 10-12 minutes).
- Stir occasionally until the mixture thickens (another 5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat, discard the cinnamon stick, and let cool before serving or storing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg