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Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Relish

This sweet and spicy cranberry relish is a contemporary take on the traditional cranberry sauce. Spiced with jalapeño and brightened with lime juice, it will become an instant holiday favorite.

Prep Time
20 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 10 servings (makes about 2 1/2 cups)
Calories: 79 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • One (12-oz) bag fresh or frozen cranberries rinsed and patted dry
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • Juice and grated zest of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons juice and 1 teaspoon zest)
  • 1 jalapeño or red serrano pepper seeded and finely diced
  • 1/4 large red onion finely diced

Instructions

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  1. Place the cranberries, 3/4 cup sugar, and half the lime juice and lime zest in a food processor and pulse just until the cranberries are somewhere between coarsely and finely chopped.
  2. Add the jalapeño and red onion and pulse just a few more times to combine. Taste and, if desired, add more sugar and/or the remaining lime juice and zest to taste. Let rest at room temperature until the sauce starts to get juicier as the sugar dissolves, 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and preferably up to 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Stir to recombine before serving.

Notes

  • Make it in advance--The relish can be made and frozen for up to 2 months before using.
  • place the relish in a resealable plastic bag and place it flat in the freezer. T
  • place in the fridge overnight or submerge the frozen bag of sauce in a bowl of cold water.
  • Make it in advance--The relish can be made and frozen for up to 2 months before using. To freeze the cranberry relish, place the relish in a resealable plastic bag and place it flat in the freezer. To thaw, place in the fridge overnight or submerge the frozen bag of sauce in a bowl of cold water.
  • Reduce the sugar--If you prefer a more tart relish, reduce the sugar to 3/4 or 2/3 cup.
  • Dietary--This recipe is suitable for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and vegetarian diets.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 79kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 0.04g (0%) Fat 0.1g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.002g (0%) Sodium 0.4mg (0%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 20g (40%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings (makes about 2 1/2 cups)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 79

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 79kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 0.04g 0%
Fat 0.1g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.002g 0%
Sodium 0.4mg 0%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 20g 40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.