Description
Indulge in a burst of flavor with this Spiced Cranberry Orange Snack, where tart cranberries meet zesty oranges and warming spices. Perfect for any occasion, this vibrant dish is not only visually stunning but also incredibly versatile. Serve it warm over yogurt, enjoy it on toast, or savor it by the spoonful. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you’ll have a crowd-pleaser that brings festive cheer to your table any time of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries (about 200g)
- 1 cup orange juice (from about 2 juicy oranges)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (100g)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans (optional, about 60g)
Instructions
- Wash cranberries and discard any damaged ones.
- Zest and juice the oranges.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cranberries with brown sugar until coated.
- Add orange zest, orange juice, and cinnamon; mix well.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and sauté the mixture for 10-15 minutes until cranberries burst and soften.
- If using nuts, stir them in during the last few minutes of cooking until slightly toasted.
- Serve warm or chilled as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg