Cranberry and Celery Relish Recipe-March 2024-www.zdask.com

　　Active Time

　　10 min

　　Total Time

　　2 hr

　　Food editor Andrea Albin, who developed this menu, says that her mom, Veronica, who lives in Houston, should get all the glory here. Raw celery and toasted almonds lace cooked cranberries with terrific crunch.

Ingredients

Makes about 3 cups

　　1 (12-ounces) bag fresh or thawed frozen cranberries

　　3/4 cup sugar

　　3/4 cup water

　　1 cup chopped celery

　　1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted and cooled

　　Garnish: finely chopped celery leaves

Step 1

Simmer cranberries, sugar, water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a heavy medium saucepan, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until most of cranberries have burst, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cool completely.

Step 2

Just before serving, stir in celery and almonds.

　　Cooks' note:

　　•Cranberries can be cooked 1 week ahead and chilled.

　　•Almonds can be toasted 1 week ahead and kept in an airtight container at room temperature or chilled.