Description
Cranberry Citrus Delight delivers a zesty symphony of tangy cranberries and bright citrus notes. Winter’s most refreshing dessert promises a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors that will transport palates to a festive culinary paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) fresh cranberries
- 1 large orange, zested and quartered
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
Optional Ingredients:
- ½ cup (60 grams) walnuts or pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Thoroughly rinse fresh cranberries under cool running water, gently patting them dry with paper towels. Carefully extract orange zest using a microplane grater before quartering the entire orange, maintaining its peel for maximum flavor infusion.
- Transfer washed cranberries, orange quarters, and granulated sugar into a food processor. Pulse the ingredients rhythmically, creating a coarse, textured mixture that blends the vibrant citrus and tart berry essences.
- Incorporate chopped walnuts or pecans into the cranberry-orange blend, stirring gently to ensure uniform distribution of the nutty elements throughout the relish.
- Spoon the freshly prepared relish into a decorative serving bowl, allowing the mixture to rest at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes. This crucial resting period enables the ingredients to harmonize, deepening the complex flavor profile.
- Present the cranberry citrus relish either slightly chilled or at ambient temperature as a complementary accompaniment to roasted meats, traditional holiday entrees, or as a zesty condiment that brightens the dining experience.
Notes
- Quick and Easy Flavor Fusion: This vibrant relish transforms simple ingredients into a zesty, refreshing side dish that elevates any holiday meal.
- No Cooking Required: Enjoy a hassle-free recipe that comes together in minutes using just a food processor and fresh ingredients.
- Versatile Serving Options: Serve chilled or at room temperature, making it perfect for advance preparation and stress-free entertaining.
- Nutty Optional Twist: Customize the relish by adding chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch and depth of flavor.
- Flavor Melding Magic: Letting the mixture rest for 30 minutes allows the cranberries and orange to develop a more complex, harmonious taste profile.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: Prepare this relish up to a day in advance, letting the flavors intensify and simplifying your holiday cooking routine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 37 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg