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5-Minute Cranberry Relish Recipe With Fresh Orange

This sweet and tangy no-cook cranberry relish recipe with fresh orange is quick and easy with only 3 ingredients. It's a must for Thanksgiving turkey and a perfect chicken and pork condiment. 
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Condiments, Sauces
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Servings (change as needed): 12

Ingredients

  • 3 cups fresh cranberries, typically 1 package (750 ml) (or use frozen, rinsed and patted dry)
  • 1 orange
  • 1/2 cup sugar or maple syrup, or to taste you may not need it all

Instructions

  • PREPARE THE FRUIT: Rinse cranberries in a mesh strainer and pat dry. Wash orange. Cut in quarters. You will be using the whole orange, including the peel. If the white pith under the orange peel is thick, cut off most of it (it's bitter).
  • MAKE THE CRANBERRY RELISH: Place cranberries, orange and 1/4 cup of sugar (50 grams) in the processor. Process for a minute or two. Taste and add more sugar to taste to balance tartness of the cranberries. Process for a few more seconds. Pour into a serving dish, cover and refrigerate until ready to use. If you have time, let it sit for a few hours to let the flavors blend (but this is not necessary if time is short). Serve cold or at room temperature.
    Makes about 3 cups

Notes

  1. Variations and substitutes:
    • For a sweetener, you can use white sugar, brown sugar or maple syrup.
    • Try adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the relish.
    • Blend in some pecans, walnuts or fresh apples for a bit of crunch.
    • Make ahead: It's best to make cranberry orange relish a couple of hours ahead to let the flavors blend. It can be kept in the fridge for up to two weeks and can be frozen in an airtight container or ziploc for up to a year. 
     
    Nutrition values are estimates based on approximately 1/4 cup/60 grams per serving. The total recipe makes about 3 cups. 
    Calories: 49kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg