Easy Cranberry Orange Relish
This easy cranberry orange relish is a bright, zesty, no-cook side dish that combines tart cranberries with sweet citrus for a vibrant addition to any holiday meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes (includes chilling)
- Yield: 2 to 2½ cups
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 whole orange (with peel, seeds removed)
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup granulated sugar (to taste)
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Optional: 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon or ginger
Instructions
- Wash the cranberries and slice the orange into chunks, removing seeds but keeping the peel.
- Place cranberries and orange pieces in a food processor.
- Pulse until finely chopped but not pureed — the mixture should be chunky.
- Stir in sugar, starting with 1/2 cup and adjusting to taste. Add optional nuts or spices if using.
- Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use frozen cranberries if fresh are unavailable; thaw and drain before using.
- Adjust sweetness based on your orange’s natural flavor.
- Add maple syrup or honey as a natural sweetener alternative.
- Relish improves in flavor after a day or two in the fridge.
- Do not reheat — serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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