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Another Cranberry Apple Relish Recipe

Elevate your holiday table (or weeknight breakfast!) with this delightful cranberry apple relish. This recipe uses sweet apples to balance the tart cranberries, creating a unique and flavorful twist on a classic. The sweetness comes naturally from the apples, so choose a variety like Honeycrisp or Fuji. Leftovers are amazing stirred into yogurt, oatmeal, or cereal!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 377.4 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Another Cranberry Apple Relish

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Ingredients for Another Cranberry Apple Relish

  • Fresh Cranberries
  • 1/2 cup currants
  • Sweet Apples
  • Light Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

How to Make Another Cranberry Apple Relish

  1. Roughly chop 12 ounces of fresh cranberries.
  2. Combine chopped cranberries and 1/2 cup currants in a medium saucepan. Add 1/2 cup water.
  3. Let the mixture stand for 20 minutes to allow the cranberries to soften.
  4. Cook cranberries, covered, over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  5. Add 2 medium diced, peeled, and cored sweet apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji) to the saucepan.
  6. Cook, covered, over low heat for 5 minutes, or until apples begin to soften.
  7. Increase heat to medium-high. Stir in 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to your preferred sweetness). Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until apples are very soft and the relish has thickened slightly.
  8. Remove from heat.
  9. Lightly mash the apple and cranberry mixture using a pastry cutter or potato masher to achieve your desired consistency. Leave some texture for a chunkier relish.
  10. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Chef's secret: layers of flavor make a dish truly memorable! Consider what a little extra something could bring – perhaps a touch of acidity like a good vinegar or citrus zest, a hint of smokiness from paprika, a bit of umami from mushrooms or soy sauce, or a sprinkle of toasted nuts for texture. Experiment and taste as you go!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

208g

Fat

7g

Carbs

21g

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