For your festive gatherings, look no further than this vibrant and flavorful Apple Orange Cranberry Relish. Its tangy-sweet relish combines the crispness of apples, the zesty brightness of oranges, and the tartness of cranberries. This versatile relish is perfect for enhancing the flavors of your holiday meals. Whether you're serving it alongside your roasted turkey, ham, or pork, or using it as a topping for your pancakes, waffles, or yogurt, this relish is sure to add a pop of color and a burst of flavor to your table.
This recipe provides three delightful variations to suit your taste preferences. If you prefer a classic relish, the original recipe combines apples, oranges, cranberries, sugar, and spices for a timeless flavor combination. For a zesty twist, the Orange Cranberry Relish features a blend of oranges, cranberries, and a hint of ginger, creating a vibrant and refreshing relish. And if you're looking for a unique and savory relish, the Apple Cranberry Chutney combines apples, cranberries, and a medley of spices, resulting in a sweet and tangy relish with a touch of heat. With these three variations, you can customize the relish to perfectly complement your holiday dishes.
APPLE-ORANGE-CRANBERRY RELISH
Steps:
- Grate the zest from the whole orange and set aside. Cut off any remaining pith from the orange. Cut the orange into chunks. Peel the apple and remove the core; cut into large pieces.
- In a food processor, combine the orange zest and chunks, apples, cranberries and celery and process until finely chopped; be careful not to process too long because the mixture will become mushy. Add the walnuts and pulse until chopped. Stir in the sugar and orange liqueur. Refrigerate until serving time, at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
CRANBERRY-APPLE-ORANGE RELISH
This recipe was in an email today from America's Test Kitchen. Just in time.... "A blend of sweet, tart, bitter, and spicy, this cranberry relish adds spark to the Thanksgiving spread as well as all manner of dishes beyond the holiday meal. When we made this relish, here's what we discovered: Test Kitchen Discoveries Add an orange--peel and all--for a deep citrus flavor and a mild bitterness to temper the relish's sweetness. Use the food processor to grind the ingredients together. Pulse the mixture to a coarse cornmeal texture so that it retains some bite."
Provided by senseicheryl
Categories Low Protein
Time P2DT10m
Yield 2 cups, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pulse all ingredients in food processor until mixture resembles coarse meal. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 days for flavors to fully develop. Serve.
FRESH CRANBERRY, ORANGE AND APPLE RELISH
Steps:
- Wash and drain cranberries. Chop in food processor by flicking the switch on and off a few times. Place chopped cranberries in a bowl. Quarter apple and remove core. Chop apple in the food processor and add to the cranberries. Grate the rind from the orange and add to the cranberries. Peel the orange and cut orange into small dice. Add to the cranberries. Add pecans, if used. Stir in sugar until well combined. Cover and refrigerate at least an hour before serving.
Tips:
- Use a food processor to quickly and easily chop the apples, oranges, and cranberries.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the fruit by hand. Just be sure to chop them finely so that they will blend well with the other ingredients.
- You can use any type of apple for this recipe, but tart apples, such as Granny Smith or Braeburn, will give the relish a nice tangy flavor.
- If you don't have any fresh oranges, you can use 1/2 cup of orange juice instead.
- You can also add other fruits to this relish, such as pineapple, mango, or grapes.
- This relish is best served fresh, but it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Apple-orange-cranberry relish is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to add a pop of flavor to a variety of dishes. It's perfect for Thanksgiving dinner, but it can also be enjoyed year-round. With its sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy flavor, this relish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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