Best 2 Best Cranberry Relish Recipes

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Cranberry relish is a tart and tangy condiment that is traditionally served at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. It is made with fresh or frozen cranberries, sugar, and spices. The relish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. This article provides three different recipes for cranberry relish: a classic recipe, a spicy recipe, and a sweet and tangy recipe. The classic recipe is made with fresh cranberries, sugar, orange juice, lemon juice, and spices. The spicy recipe adds jalapeño peppers and cayenne pepper for a kick of heat. The sweet and tangy recipe uses brown sugar and apple cider vinegar for a more complex flavor. All three recipes are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

BEST CRANBERRY ORANGE RELISH



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A quick recipe, frequently requested, and so easy. You can line the serving bowl with whole lettuce leaves before pouring in the relish if desired.

Provided by realtor dave

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Relish Recipes     Cranberry Relish Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup white sugar
1 large navel orange, unpeeled and quartered
1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
1 (6 ounce) package raspberry-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O®)
3 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces
½ cup pecan pieces
1 thin slice orange, twisted into a wheel

Steps:

  • Combine sugar and orange in a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped. Add cranberries, gelatin mix, celery, and pecan pieces; pulse briefly until coarsely chopped. Pour into a serving bowl.
  • Refrigerate before serving, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 17.8 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

BEST CRANBERRY RELISH



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Categories     Fruit Juice     Side     Stew     Thanksgiving     Cranberry     Fall     Simmer     Parade

Number Of Ingredients 5

16 ounces fresh cranberries
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup cranberry juice
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the berries pop open (about 10 minutes). Skim the foam off the surface with a metal spoon and discard. Cool to room temperature. Refrigerate, covered, for up to 3 months.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries. Fresh cranberries have a brighter flavor and hold their shape better than frozen cranberries.
  • Chop the cranberries coarsely. This will help them retain their texture and prevent them from becoming too mushy.
  • Use a variety of spices. Cranberry relish is a great way to use up leftover spices. Try adding cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, or ginger.
  • Sweeten the relish to taste. Cranberry relish can be made as sweet or tart as you like. Add sugar or honey to taste.
  • Chill the relish before serving. This will help the flavors meld and make the relish more refreshing.

Conclusion:

Cranberry relish is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it sweet, tart, or spicy, there is a cranberry relish recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a festive and flavorful side dish, give cranberry relish a try.

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