SPICY CRANBERRY-APPLE RELISH

Spicy Cranberry-Apple Relish image

Provided by David Tanis

Categories easy, quick, condiments, side dish

Time 15m

Yield About 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 pound tart, crisp apples, peeled and cut in 1/2-inch chunks
1 pound cranberries
1 tablespoon grated ginger
2 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeño or Serrano chile
Pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

Over medium heat, in wide stainless steel skillet, heat sugar, vinegar and salt, stirring to dissolve.
Add chopped apples and cranberries, and increase heat to medium-high. Let fruit cook, uncovered, for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring carefully, until apples are tender but still hold their shape.
Add ginger, jalapeño and cayenne, mix gently and cool to room temperature. May be prepared ahead and refrigerated up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 226, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 391 milligrams, Sugar 48 grams