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Cranberry RelishCranberry Apple RelishServes: 10 | Serving Size: 1/2 cupIngredients: ??12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries2 large apples, diced1/4 cup dried and minced onion1 cup brown sugar1/2 cup raisins1 cup apple juiceDash of cinnamon Directions:Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer.Cook on low heat until the apples are tender, about 10 minutes. Serve hot or cold.Nutrition Information:Serves 10. Each serving contains 154 calories, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 9 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 2 g dietary fiber, 34 g sugar, and 1 g protein.Each serving has 0% DV vitamin A, 25% DV vitamin C, 3% DV calcium, and 0% DV iron.Chef’s Tips:Make sure that the juice and any frozen fruit don't contain added sugars.This sweet-tart relish is great for topping poultry or fish. Add it to your Thanksgiving table!Fun Fact:According to the National Institutes of Health, cranberries contain “significant amounts of salicylic acid, which is an important ingredient in aspirin. […] Salicylic acid can reduce swelling, prevent blood clots, and can have antitumor effects.”

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Stephanie Ronco

Stephanie Ronco has been editing for Food and Health Communications since 2011. She graduated from Colorado College magna cum laude with distinction in Comparative Literature. She was elected a member of Phi Beta Kappa in 2008.

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