Best 5 Holiday Cranberry Apple Relish Recipes

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Delight your holiday table with a vibrant and refreshing Cranberry Apple Relish, a classic condiment that adds a burst of flavor to your festive meals. This relish is a harmonious blend of tart cranberries, crisp apples, and a touch of sweetness, creating a perfect balance of flavors. As you explore our collection of recipes, you'll find variations that cater to diverse preferences, including a traditional Cranberry Apple Relish, a zesty Orange Cranberry Relish, and a unique Cranberry Apple Chutney. Each recipe offers a slightly different twist, ensuring you find the perfect relish to complement your holiday dishes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APPLE-CRANBERRY RELISH



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This fresh, ruby-colored cranberry apple relish is sweet and tangy, and the celery gives it a terrific crunch. At our house, it's a holiday menu mainstay since it's so pleasant with poultry and pork. -Edith McFarland, Willits, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 16 servings (8 cups).

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 medium navel oranges
2 bags (12 ounces each) fresh or frozen cranberries
2 medium apples, peeled and cut into chunks
2 celery ribs, cut into chunks
3 cups sugar

Steps:

  • Grate peel of oranges and set aside. Peel and discard white membrane. Separate orange into sections and place half in a food processor or blender. 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 172 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CRANBERRY-PINEAPPLE RELISH



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Even assertive ingredients like puckery-tart cranberries can be tempered by pineapple and honey.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Yield Makes about 4 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 navel orange
12 ounces (3 cups) fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 fresh pineapple, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 3 cups)
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon packed light-brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Grate 2 teaspoons zest from orange. Remove remaining peel and pith from orange, and discard. Holding orange over a bowl, cut between membranes, allowing segments and juice to fall into bowl. Squeeze juice from membranes into bowl, and discard membranes. Slice segments crosswise. Add zest.
  • Pulse half the cranberries in a food processor until finely chopped. Add remaining cranberries, and pulse just until the second addition is coarsely chopped. Add to orange segments and zest, along with pineapple, honey, sugar, salt, and pepper, and gently combine. Cover, and refrigerate overnight (or up to 3 days). Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 g, Fiber 2 g, Sodium 48 g

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

HOLIDAY CRANBERRY RELISH



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A wonderful compliment to the holiday dressing. I always make it several days before the big meal, so that the flavor is really full.

Provided by Reshableu

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

Time 4h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 large naval oranges, peeled and cut into chunks
4 large apples, cored and cut into chunks
1 (12 ounce) package frozen cranberries
1 (3 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O® mix
1 cup white sugar
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Place the oranges in the bowl of a food processor, and pulse until chopped, 2 or 3 pulses. Remove and place the chopped oranges into a large bowl. Chop the apples in the food processor for 2 or 3 pulses, and place in the bowl. Chop the cranberries in the food processor for 2 or 3 pulses, and place in the bowl with the oranges and apples.
  • Stir the gelatin mix, sugar, and chopped pecans into the chopped fruit, and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.1 calories, Carbohydrate 67.1 g, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 28.9 mg, Sugar 46.8 g

PARADE MAGAZINE'S CRANBERRY HOLIDAY RELISH



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Make and share this Parade Magazine's Cranberry Holiday Relish recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bliss

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries
1 large apple, peeled, cored and coarsely chopped
1 cup dried golden raisin
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or 1/2 teaspoon ginger
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Put all the ingredients except the vinegar in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and stir to combine.
  • Stirring, bring the ingredients to a boil over medium heat.
  • Lower the heat and simmer gently until relish thickens, about 5 minute.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the vinegar.
  • Spoon into heatproof container, cover with plastic and cool to room temperature.
  • Refrigerate.
  • Tightly covered, the relish will keep for two weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.5, Fat 0.2, Sodium 2.8, Carbohydrate 35.3, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 28.3, Protein 0.8

Tips

  • Use fresh cranberries and apples for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries. Just thaw them before using.
  • You can also use a food processor to chop the cranberries and apples. Just be careful not to over-process them, or the relish will be too mushy.
  • If you like a sweeter relish, you can add more sugar. You can also add a little bit of orange zest or cinnamon for extra flavor.
  • Serve the relish immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion

This cranberry apple relish is a delicious and easy-to-make condiment that is perfect for the holidays. It is also a great way to use up leftover cranberries and apples. Serve it with your favorite holiday dishes, or enjoy it as a snack.

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