Strawberry Relish

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Yield 2 cups
Test Kitchen Approved
Whenever my husband grills chicken, we like to put a few tablespoons of this strawberry relish over the top. We've served it for company and are always asked for the recipe. —Pat Gardetta, Osage Beach, Missouri

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/2 cup raspberry vinegar
  • 1 medium tart apple, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeno pepper
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, divided

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir brown sugar and water for 5 minutes. Add vinegar and apple; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add the jalapeno, ginger, garlic, cilantro, salt, cinnamon, cloves and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until apple is tender. Cool slightly.
  2. Transfer to a blender; add 1 cup strawberries. Cover and process until blended. Chop remaining strawberries; stir into relish. Serve with your favorite grilled meats.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 79 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 43mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.

Whenever my husband grills chicken, we like to put a few tablespoons of this strawberry relish over the top. We've served it for company and are always asked for the recipe. —Pat Gardetta, Osage Beach, Missouri
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