Author Notes
Every year for Thanksgiving, my mom would make her cranberry jello mold, which we anticipated more eagerly than the turkey. Cranberry jello was sweetened with canned pineapple, walnuts, orange zest, and vanilla extract. Her jello is the inspiration for my cranberry, pineapple, and walnut relish. I love the way the tart cranberries are balanced by sweet pineapple and earthy walnuts. I used almond extract instead of vanilla, which enhances the tropical flavor of the pineapple. This relish complements ham, pork, and chicken too. —Food Blogga
Ingredients
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1 (12) ounces
bag fresh cranberries
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1 cup
sugar
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1 cup
water
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a couple of pinches of salt
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1 1/2 cups
chopped fresh pineapple
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the zest of 1 medium orange
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2/3 cup
coarsely chopped walnuts
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1/4 teaspoon
almond extract
Directions
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Combine first five ingredients in a medium sauce pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries pop and the sauce has thickened.
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Remove from heat. Stir in orange zest, walnuts, and almond extract. Cool; place in an air-tight container and chill before serving.
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