Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 cup

cranberry juice

6 unit

dried sweetened cranberries

1 unit

cinnamon stick

broken in half

1 cup

sugar

2 unit

gala apples

peeled, cored and diced

1 tbsp

cornstarch

1 cup

walnuts

chopped

Step 1
~4 min

Combine cranberry juice, dried cranberries, cinnamon stick, and sugar in a medium saucepan.

Step 2
~4 min

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes.

Step 3
~4 min

Add diced apples to the saucepan.

Step 4
~4 min

Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, until cranberries soften and apples become tender.

Step 5
~4 min

Remove a small amount of liquid from the saucepan and whisk it with cornstarch to create a slurry.

Step 6
~4 min

Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the cranberry mixture while stirring continuously.

Step 7
~4 min

Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

Step 8
~4 min

Remove the saucepan from the heat and transfer the relish to a serving bowl.

Step 9
~4 min

Refrigerate the relish for approximately 30 minutes to allow it to thicken.

Step 10
~4 min

Before serving, remove the cinnamon sticks.

Step 11
~4 min

Stir in chopped walnuts.

Step 12
~4 min

Serve chilled.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of sugar to your desired sweetness.

For a spicier relish, add a pinch of ground cloves or nutmeg.

To make ahead, store the relish in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate (cinnamon and fruit)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled as a side dish.

Accompany roasted meats.

Use as a holiday appetizer.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted turkey
Baked ham
Pork tenderloin
Cheddar cheese

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North America

Cultural Significance

Traditional holiday side dish

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas

Occasion Tags

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Holidays
Family gatherings

Popularity Score

70/100