Description
Cranberry Relish with Lemon and Thyme is a vibrant, zesty condiment that elevates any meal with its refreshing balance of tart cranberries, bright lemon, and fragrant thyme. This sweet-tart relish is perfect for holiday gatherings or as a delightful addition to everyday dishes. Serve it alongside turkey, sandwiches, or on a cheese board to impress your guests and add a burst of flavor to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water and remove any stems or blemished berries.
- In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar and lemon zest; mix until well combined.
- Stir in the rinsed cranberries until they are coated with the sugar-zest mixture.
- Add lemon juice and half a cup of water; bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until berries pop (about 10 minutes).
- Stir in fresh thyme leaves and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature; the relish will thicken as it cools.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg