Best 8 Last Minute Cranberry Relish Recipes

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In the realm of holiday feasts, the cranberry relish stands as a jewel-toned beacon of both tradition and culinary delight. Its tart and tangy flavor profile, brilliantly punctuated with a hint of sweetness, has earned it a prominent place on Thanksgiving and Christmas tables across North America. With this collection of last-minute cranberry relish recipes, we venture beyond the ordinary, exploring unique flavor combinations and innovative twists that will elevate your holiday spread to new heights. From a classic cranberry-orange relish, adorned with plump raisins and crunchy walnuts, to a more adventurous cranberry-apple relish infused with the warmth of cinnamon and ginger, these recipes cater to every palate. Gear up to transform the humble cranberry into an unforgettable culinary masterpiece, ready to grace your holiday table and earn rave reviews from your delighted guests.

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

QUICK AND EASY CRANBERRY RELISH



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This Quick and Easy Cranberry Relish is full of fresh and zippy flavors and will easily become a favorite for your holiday meals, potlucks, parties, and more!

Provided by Rachel (The Stay At Home Chef)

Categories     Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 ounces fresh cranberries
1 seedless orange (unpeeled)
1 Granny Smith apple (peeled, cored)
3/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Rinse cranberries and pick out any soft ones and discard. Drain and place into a food processor.
  • Cut the orange into 8 sections, leaving the peel on. Cut the peeled and cored apple into 8 sections as well. Transfer to food processor.
  • Pulse fruits in the food processor until everything is minced into small pieces. Be careful not to over pulse.
  • Stir in sugar. Transfer to a serving bowl and let sit 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Sodium 1 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 19 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CRANBERRY RELISH



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 5m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

One 12-ounce bag fresh cranberries, frozen for a few hours before processing
1 navel orange, skin on, cut into chunks, seeds and excess white pith removed
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup honey

Steps:

  • Place the frozen cranberries, orange, granulated sugar and honey in a food processor. Process until the mixture is evenly chopped. Store in the refrigerator until needed. Serve as a condiment for roasted turkey.

CRANBERRY RELISH



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Holiday and Thanksgiving Cranberry Relish recipe. Fresh cranberries ground up with apples and orange. Great with turkey sandwiches.

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Side Dish     Condiment     Sauce     Cranberry     Relish     Thanksgiving

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups rinsed raw cranberries
2 peeled and cored tart green apples, cut into thick slices
1 large, whole (peel ON) seedless orange, cut into sections
1 to 2 cups granulated sugar (depending on how sweet you would like your relish to be)

Steps:

  • Prepare your grinder: If you are using an old fashioned grinder, use the medium-sized grinder plate and set the grinder on the edge of a table with a large bowl or pan to catch the fruit mix as it is ground. Old fashioned grinders tend to leak juice down the grinder base, so you may want to set up a bowl underneath to catch the drips. If you don't have an old fashioned grinder, you can use the grinder attachment to a KitchenAid mixer, or you can use a food processor. If you use a food processor, be careful not to over-pulse! Or you'll have mush instead of relish. You can also just chop very finely by hand, but that's difficult, especially with the cranberries.
  • Push fruit through grinder: Push the cranberries, orange sections, and apple slices through the grinder. Include the orange peel! Alternate the fruit as you push it through the grinder so that different fruits get ground together. If you do not have a grinder, pulse fruit in a food processor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 1 mg, Sugar 38 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize Makes about 3 cups, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

LAST MINUTE CRANBERRY SAUCE



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This is for all my homies who forget about making cranberry sauce at the last minute... and all they have is dried cranberries! Don't worry. You can still have a lush, tangy scarlet sauce on the table in less time that it would take for you to get some from the store. All you need is some dried cranberries. I've woven in some Indian flavors here but feel free to make it your own. If you don't have cherry juice, you can use cranberry or orange... or just substitute with water and add some sugar or honey to sweeten it to your liking.

Provided by Aarti Sequeira

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons neutral oil, such as avocado or grapeseed
1 dried red chile
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
Pinch hing (asafetida powder), optional
1 cup dried sweetened cranberries
1 small thumb fresh ginger, peeled and julienned
1 small green chile, such as jalapeno or serrano, pierced a few times
1 cup cherry juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Sugar, if needed

Steps:

  • Pour the oil into a small saucepan over medium heat. Drop in the red chile and cook until the oil starts to shimmer, then add the cumin seeds, fennel seeds and hing, if using. Stir and allow to sizzle for about 20 seconds.
  • Add the cranberries, ginger and green chile. Stir, then cook until the cranberries glisten and start to swell, a minute or so. Stir in the cherry juice and 1/2 cup water. Increase the heat to bring to a boil, then turn the heat down to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, until the cranberries soften, about 30 minutes. Remove the whole chiles and discard. Taste for seasoning and add salt, pepper and even sugar until it's just the way you like it! Serve, and enjoy feeling like the superhero you are.

LAST MINUTE CRANBERRY-APPLE RELISH



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Adapted from New York Times, about 1996, in an article called Dried Cranberries: Timely and Versatile

Provided by MissyTheToe

Categories     Apple

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups dried cranberries
1 cup golden raisin
1 piece fresh ginger, 1 - 1 ' 1/2 inches
2 medium tart apples (Granny Smith or Winesap)
1 lemon
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Soak cranberries and raisins in warm water for 20 minutes. Drain.
  • Core and chop (but do not peel) the apples about 3/8" pieces.
  • Grate lemon peel and juice lemon.
  • Add apples, grated lemon and lemon juice to cranberries and raisins.
  • Grate the ginger and add.
  • Combine the honey and vinegar in a cup and mix into the relish.
  • Toss well. Refrigerate before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 4.9, Carbohydrate 38.4, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 28, Protein 1.2

FRESH CRANBERRY RELISH



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This no-cook cranberry medley spiced with cinnamon and ginger is a wonderfully refreshing complement for a savory entree. The tartness mellows as the relish chills.-Deb Williams, Peoria, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1 medium apple, chopped
1 medium orange, chopped
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
Grated orange zest, optional

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a large bowl; toss to combine. Refrigerate, covered, overnight to blend. If desired, serve with fresh grated orange zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

QUICK & EASY CRANBERRY RELISH



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Easy Cranberry Relish for the Holidays and everyday with pork recipes. Quick, easy and great for last-minute condiment.

Provided by soochchef

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 ounces canned whole cranberry sauce
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup golden raisin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 orange, zest of
fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine cranberry sauce, cinnamon, cloves, and orange zest. Mix well.
  • Stir in raisins and walnuts.
  • Cover and chill.
  • Transfer to serving dish when ready to serve. Garnish top with fresh mint leaves if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.6, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 35.8, Carbohydrate 61, Fiber 3, Sugar 54.4, Protein 3.1

FESTIVE HOLIDAY CRANBERRY RELISH



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This festive side dish has been in our family for generations. It goes exceptionally well with ham or turkey. A great recipe for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

Provided by Jon Pierce

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

Time 1h40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) package frozen cranberries
2 cups white sugar
½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
¼ cup water
¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 pinch grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Stir cranberries, sugar, orange juice, water, lime juice, 1 teaspoon orange zest, and lime zest together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook at a simmer until cranberries pop, about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
  • Transfer cooled sauce to serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour. Garnish with a pinch of orange zest to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 0.7 mg, Sugar 26.5 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries are the best choice for making cranberry relish, as they have a brighter flavor and a firmer texture than frozen or canned cranberries.
  • Chop the cranberries coarsely: This will help to preserve the texture of the cranberries and prevent them from becoming mushy.
  • Use a variety of spices: Cranberry relish is a great opportunity to experiment with different spices. Some popular choices include cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
  • Add some sweetness: Sugar or honey is a traditional way to sweeten cranberry relish, but you can also use other sweeteners, such as maple syrup or agave nectar.
  • Add some tartness: Lemon juice or vinegar can help to balance out the sweetness of the cranberries and add a bit of tartness.
  • Chill the relish before serving: Cranberry relish is best served chilled, so make sure to refrigerate it for at least an hour before serving.

Conclusion:

Cranberry relish is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of dishes. It is a great way to use up leftover cranberries, and it is also a healthy and festive addition to your holiday table. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious cranberry relish that your family and friends will love.

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