Description
This vibrant cranberry and pineapple relish is a delightful fusion of sweet and tart flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings. Bursting with color and taste, it enhances any meal, bringing warmth and nostalgia to your table. Easy to prepare in just minutes, this relish will be a crowd-pleaser at your next celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries (rinsed)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned in juice)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- Zest of 1 orange
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries and discard any mushy ones. If using fresh pineapple, cut it into bite-sized chunks.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, pineapple, sugar, orange zest, lemon juice, and the cinnamon stick. Stir gently.
- Allow the mixture to reach a gentle boil while stirring occasionally. Once bubbling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the cranberries burst.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Discard the cinnamon stick before transferring the relish to a serving bowl.
- For enhanced flavor, refrigerate for at least one hour before serving. Garnish with chopped mint leaves just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg