Follow these steps for perfect results
cranberry juice
dried sweetened cranberries
cinnamon stick
broken in half
sugar
gala apples
peeled, cored and diced
cornstarch
walnuts
chopped
Combine cranberry juice, dried cranberries, cinnamon stick, and sugar in a medium saucepan.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes.
Add diced apples to the saucepan.
Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, until cranberries soften and apples become tender.
Remove a small amount of liquid from the saucepan and whisk it with cornstarch to create a slurry.
Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the cranberry mixture while stirring continuously.
Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and transfer the relish to a serving bowl.
Refrigerate the relish for approximately 30 minutes to allow it to thicken.
Before serving, remove the cinnamon sticks.
Stir in chopped walnuts.
Serve chilled.
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
10 mins
Can be made 1-2 days in advance.
Serve in a decorative bowl. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary.
Serve chilled as a side dish.
Accompany roasted meats.
Use as a holiday appetizer.
Balances the sweetness with acidity.
Complements the cranberry flavor.
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Traditional holiday side dish
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