Irresistible Cranberry Relish with Fresh Mint
Brighten your holiday table or elevate everyday meals with this refreshing Cranberry Relish. The sweet-tart burst of fresh cranberries combined with fragrant mint, zesty orange, and a splash of lemon creates an irresistible condiment that complements everything from roasted turkey to sandwiches. Easy to prepare and perfect for make-ahead entertaining, this relish adds vibrant color and flavor to any dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries (approximately 3 cups)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water, removing stems and damaged berries. Finely chop the mint leaves and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, sugar, orange zest, and lemon juice. Stir until well mixed.
- Cook the mixture for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until cranberries burst and thicken into a sauce-like consistency.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped mint leaves until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the relish to a serving bowl or jar; cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least one hour to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg