Description
Cranberry-Pomegranate Holiday Relish is a vibrant and refreshing side dish that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors, making it an ideal accompaniment for your holiday feasts. The burst of fresh cranberries combined with juicy pomegranate seeds creates a delightful relish that not only adds color to your table but also elevates the flavors of traditional holiday meals. Easy to prepare, this relish can be made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully before serving. Impress your guests with this stunning and delicious addition to your festive spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water, discarding any bad ones. If using a whole pomegranate, cut it open and extract the seeds.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, pomegranate seeds, sugar, orange juice, and cinnamon stick. Stir gently.
- Bring the mixture to a boil while stirring occasionally until cranberries burst. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped walnuts for added crunch.
- Let cool at room temperature before transferring to an airtight container. Chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours or overnight.
- Serve alongside turkey or as a topping on cream cheese with crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 60g
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg