Orange Cranberry Relish

Name: Orange Cranberry Relish
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 cups.
Ingredients: 1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 3 medium oranges, peeled and sectioned; 2 tablespoons orange liqueur or orange juice; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

Fresh rosemary add an unique, but special flavor twist to homemade cranberry relish. It would be great along side most roasted meats or poultry.—Nancy Mueller, Bloomington, Minnesota

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
3 medium oranges, peeled and sectioned
2 tablespoons orange liqueur or orange juice
1/2 to 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar and orange zest. Cook over medium heat until the berries pop, about 15 minutes.
Remove from the heat; stir in the oranges, liqueur and rosemary. Transfer to a small bowl. Cover and store in the refrigerator.

To Make Ahead: You can make this up to 1 week before serving. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 60 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.

Originally published as Crazy Cranberry Relish in Taste of Home Christmas Annual 2010