Best 3 Cranberry Apple Orange Relish Recipes

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Cranberry, apple, and orange relish is a festive dish that adds a tangy and sweet flavor to your holiday meals. This classic relish is a staple at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, but can be enjoyed all year round. The bright red color of the cranberries, the crisp green of the apples, and the sunny orange of the oranges make this relish visually appealing, while the combination of sweet and tart flavors is sure to please everyone at the table. This article provides three different recipes for cranberry apple orange relish, each with its own unique twist. The first recipe is a classic relish made with cranberries, apples, oranges, sugar, and vinegar. The second recipe adds a touch of ginger and cinnamon for a warm and spicy flavor. The third recipe is a chunky relish made with cranberries, apples, oranges, walnuts, and celery for a crunchy and flavorful dish. All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under an hour. So, whether you're looking for a classic relish or something with a bit more of a kick, you're sure to find a recipe in this article that you'll love.

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APPLE-ORANGE-CRANBERRY RELISH



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h10m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 orange
1 medium apple (a sweeter variety such as Gala or Fuji)
3 cups fresh cranberries
1 celery stalk, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup shelled walnuts
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon orange liqueur

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



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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.

FRESH CRANBERRY, ORANGE AND APPLE RELISH



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Categories     Salad     Fruit     Side     No-Cook     Christmas     Thanksgiving

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 12-ounce bag fresh cranberries
1 unpeeled apple
1 orange
¾ cup sugar, or to taste
VARIATION: Stir in ½ cup chopped pecans

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:

  • Choose firm, ripe cranberries. Avoid berries that are soft or bruised.
  • Wash the cranberries thoroughly before using.
  • Use a sharp knife to chop the cranberries. This will help prevent them from becoming mushy.
  • Don't overcook the relish. It should be cooked until the cranberries are softened but still hold their shape.
  • Taste the relish before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed.

Conclusion:

Cranberry-apple-orange relish is a delicious and versatile condiment. It can be served with turkey, chicken, pork, or fish. It can also be used as a topping for salads, sandwiches, or wraps. This relish is also a great way to use up leftover cranberries from Thanksgiving or Christmas. It's a great way to add a festive touch to your holiday meals.

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