Best 9 Cran Apple Walnut Relish Recipes

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Cranberry, apple, and walnut relish is a sweet and tangy condiment that is perfect for the holiday season. It's made with fresh cranberries, apples, walnuts, and a variety of spices, and it can be used as a topping for turkey, chicken, or fish, or as a spread for sandwiches or crackers. This versatile relish is also a great addition to cheese plates and charcuterie boards.

This article provides three different recipes for cranberry, apple, and walnut relish, each with its own unique flavor profile. The first recipe is a classic version of the relish, made with fresh cranberries, apples, walnuts, sugar, vinegar, and spices. The second recipe adds a bit of heat with the addition of jalapeño peppers, while the third recipe uses maple syrup instead of sugar for a sweeter relish. No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this delicious and festive condiment.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ALMOST-FAMOUS CRANBERRY WALNUT RELISH



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 orange
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (about 8 ounces)
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup chopped walnut pieces

Steps:

  • Finely grate the zest of half of the orange into a medium saucepan, then squeeze in all of the juice. Add the cranberries, sugar and walnuts and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and the cranberries start to pop, about 10 minutes. Let cool.

FAMILY-FAVORITE CRAN-APPLE RELISH



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I made this relish for first time 53 years ago when I was 14. My mother wasn't able to prepare Thanksgiving dinner that year, so I was the cook for our family of 12! We all liked this dish so much that it became our family's traditional cranberry relish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 navel orange
4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
4 large apples, peeled and grated
2 cups sugar

Steps:

  • Finely grate outer orange rind and set aside. Peel off and discard white membrane. Slice the orange into eight pieces. Place a fourth of cranberries and orange slices in a food processor or blender; process until evenly chopped. Transfer to a large bowl; repeat until all cranberries and oranges have been chopped. Stir in the rind, apples and sugar. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CRANBERRY WALNUT RELISH I



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This is delicious yet easy to make. Best of all, it can be made several days ahead since it will keep for 3 weeks refrigerated or up to 3 months frozen.

Provided by Marlene

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

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries
¾ cup white sugar
1 (12 ounce) jar orange marmalade
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¾ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place cranberries in a shallow 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle with sugar, cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle with walnuts. Re-cover and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and stir in marmalade and lemon juice. Mix well. Cool to room temperature. Cover tightly and refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.4 calories, Carbohydrate 53.4 g, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 24.6 mg, Sugar 46 g

CRANBERRY AND WALNUT RELISH



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A knob of butter helps mellow the lip-puckering quality of cranberries in this savory-sweet holiday staple.

Provided by David Leite

Categories     condiments

Time 30m

Yield 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 sprig fresh rosemary
2 leaves fresh sage
1 tablespoon butter, unsalted
1/2 Spanish onion, diced small
2 cups dried cranberries
1 cup apple cider
1 cup fresh orange juice
1 cup Demerara sugar, or as needed
Pinch of kosher salt
8 ounces (about 2 cups) fresh cranberries, rinsed, dried and roughly chopped
2 cups toasted, chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Tie rosemary and sage together with kitchen twine, and set aside. Place a medium enameled or stainless steel saucepan over medium-low heat, and melt butter. Add onion. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender but not browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Add rosemary and sage, dried cranberries, apple cider, orange juice, 1 cup sugar and the salt. Simmer until liquid is reduced by half. Add fresh cranberries and simmer, stirring frequently to prevent burning, until relish is thick and sticky, 15 to 20 minutes. Taste and adjust sugar as needed. Add walnuts and allow to cool. Allow relish to chill, preferably overnight, before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 266, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 23 milligrams, Sugar 44 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CRAN-APPLE WALNUT RELISH



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For an extra special jelly during the fall season, try this recipe. The apples and cranberries compliment each other well.-Ball brand and Kerr brand home canning products

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield about 5 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound apples (about 6 small)
4 cups cranberries, coarsely chopped
2-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup water
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Peel, core and chop apples. Combine apples, cranberries, brown sugar and water in a Dutch oven. Simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in walnuts and cinnamon; cook for 5 minutes. , Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe rims and adjust lids. Process 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 6mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

ORANGE-WALNUT-CRANBERRY RELISH



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No need to cook this tart condiment made with cranberries, oranges and walnuts, just give it a quick spin in the food processor.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h10m

Yield 8-10

Number Of Ingredients 5

One 12-ounce bag fresh or frozen cranberries
1 small navel orange, chopped
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
Pinch kosher salt
1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Add the cranberries, oranges, sugar and salt to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a medium bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 2 days. Stir well and top with the walnuts.

CRANBERRY WITH APPLES AND WALNUTS RELISH



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We serve this at holiday dinners. It's nice because it's a make the night before dish! A family favorite and pretty to the eye! Looks beautiful for a punch of color on your table.

Provided by JackieMarie

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (8 ounce) package raw cranberries
1/2 cup chopped apple
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
2 cups sugar

Steps:

  • Chop walnuts to the size you desire. It is total preference.
  • Put 1/2 bag of cranberries in blender and fill with water until covered. Chop and drain.
  • Take 2nd half and repeat.
  • Drain all.
  • Take chopped apples & walnuts and mix with berries.
  • Add sugar and mix.
  • Put in refridgerator overnight.
  • **I'm not sure on the size of cranberry bag. It's probably 8 - 10 oz.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.2, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 1.4, Carbohydrate 76.8, Fiber 4, Sugar 70, Protein 4.6

CRANBERRY-APPLE-ORANGE RELISH



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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

1 large sweet apple, peeled, cored, roughly chopped
1 (12 ounce) bag cranberries
1 orange, cut into quarters (including rind)
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch table salt

Steps:

  • Pulse all ingredients in food processor until mixture resembles coarse meal. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 days for flavors to fully develop. Serve.

APPLE CRANBERRY RELISH



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This relish has a great flavor especially with the addition of celery! Chopped pecans or walnuts can be added if desired.

Provided by Karen Dunn

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

Time 12h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 navel oranges
2 (12 ounce) packages cranberries
2 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
2 celery, chopped
3 cups white sugar

Steps:

  • Grate peel of orange; reserve. Peel oranges and discard white membranes. Separate oranges into sections and place half in a food processor or blender. To the food processor add half of the cranberries, apples and celery. Process until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a bowl; repeat with remaining oranges, cranberries, apples and celery. Stir in sugar and reserved orange peel. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.6 calories, Carbohydrate 48.4 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 9.8 mg, Sugar 41.1 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, crisp apples and cranberries: This will ensure that your relish is flavorful and vibrant.
  • Chop the apples and walnuts evenly: This will help them distribute evenly throughout the relish.
  • Use a sharp knife to chop the onion: This will prevent the onion from becoming bruised and releasing its juices.
  • Toast the walnuts before adding them to the relish: This will bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy.
  • Be careful not to overcook the relish: Overcooking can make the apples and cranberries mushy.

Conclusion:

Cran-apple-walnut relish is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. It's perfect for topping pork chops, chicken, or fish. It can also be used as a sandwich spread or as a dip for crackers or vegetables. No matter how you choose to enjoy it, this relish is sure to be a hit!

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