Fresh Blueberry and Cranberry Relish
October 31, 2009 by Kori Ellis
Filed under Recipes
High in antioxidants, blueberries are often considered one of the top “superfoods” by doctors and nutritionists. They contain fiber, vitamin C, potassium and more antioxidants per serving than green tea or red wine. Studies show that blueberries improve brain function, help lower the risk of heart disease and cancer, and contain anti-inflammatory properties.
Photo courtesy of Chilean Fresh Fruit Association
This year, when making Thanksgiving dinner, reach for blueberries. A new twist on cranberry sauce, this blueberry-cranberry relish will soon be a family favorite!
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 8 oz. fresh cranberries
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the sugar dissolves and the berries soften, for about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and chill. Best made in advance to let flavors blend.
Makes 12 1/4 cup servings
Nutrients per serving: Calories 76, fat 0, cholesterol 0, sodium 0, dietary fiber 0, protein 0
Serving Suggestions
- As a side on traditional holiday dinner plates.
- Poured over turkey, pork or ham.
- Over vanilla ice cream, sorbet, or frozen yogurt.
- Added to a turkey and cream cheese sandwich to freshen up leftovers.
You can get more yummy blueberry recipes at chileanfreshfruit.com.
