Cranberry Relish Recipe

cranberry relish topped with orange zest and served with a spoon.

Cranberry Relish Recipe

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cranberry relish, fresh cranberry relish

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 0

Total Time: 5

Servings:

Calories: 83kcal

Author: Megan Gilmore

Cranberry Relish is the easiest side dish! It can be made in 5 minutes and stored ahead of time for your next holiday meal.

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Ingredients

1 medium navel orange
1 medium apple
12 ounces fresh cranberries
½ cup maple syrup
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
½ cup pecans or walnuts (optional; for crunch)

Instructions

Slice the top and bottom from the orange, then cut into 8 wedges. Do not remove the peel. (See photos for reference.) Remove the core and seeds from the apple, then cut it into chunks.
Add the fresh cranberries, apple chunks, orange wedges, maple syrup, and ground cloves to the bowl of a 12-cup food processor fitted with an S-blade. Secure the lid and pulse several times until the fruit is chopped into small pieces. You are in charge; leave the texture as chunky or smooth as you prefer!
For added crunch, remove the lid and add the pecans or walnuts. Secure the lid again and pulse until the nuts have broken down into small pieces. Taste the relish and adjust any seasoning as needed. You can add extra spices, like cinnamon or fresh ginger, if you like.
Transfer the mixture to an airtight container and store it in the fridge for at least 1 hour to chill. The flavor will become even better as it marinates. Cranberry relish can be prepared up to 5 days in advance and stored in the fridge, so feel free to make this ahead of time for a holiday meal. Stir well before serving again.

Notes

Nutrition information is for roughly 1/4 cup of relish, assuming you get 2 cups total from this recipe. (You may get more, depending on the size of your fruit.) This information is automatically calculated and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.

Sweetness Note: This recipe is easy to modify since you can taste it as you go. If you want to use a different sweetener or less sweetener, start with a smaller amount and add more to taste. You can use white sugar, brown sugar, honey, or a sugar substitute. The amount will vary based on your taste buds.

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