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Cranberry Orange Relish

Made with fresh cranberries, oranges, apples, and nuts, this easy cranberry orange relish is the perfect fresh side for Thanksgiving!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 121 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup shelled walnuts or pecans
  • 12 ounces fresh cranberries
  • 1 medium navel orange skin included, scrubbed, and cut into chunks
  • 1 medium medium sweet crisp apple such as Honeycrisp, Fuji, or gala, washed with peel on, cut into chunks
  • ⅓ cup honey choose a mild honey such as clover
  • 1 tablespoon orange liqueur such as Grand Marnier (optional, but delicious)

Instructions

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  1. First, toast the walnuts. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the walnuts into an even layer on an ungreased baking sheet with a rim. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, until lightly toasted and fragrant. Watch carefully towards the end of the baking time to make sure the nuts do not burn. Transfer to a plate and let cool completely (place in the refrigerator if you’d like to speed up this process).
  2. In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade, place the cranberries, orange, and apple. Blend until you have a uniform, very finely chopped mixture with a crunchy texture. I like to alternate between long and short pulses to ensure that the mixture processes evenly.
  3. Add the walnuts and pulse until roughly chopped.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and stir in the honey and orange liqueur. Chill at least 2 hours or overnight. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Adapted from my friend Keri's recipe.
  • TO SERVE: You can serve this relish chilled or at room temperature. 
  • TO STORE: Place leftovers in an airtight storage container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 
  • TO FREEZE: Store cranberry orange relish in an airtight, freezer-container or ziptop bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1(of 9); about 1/2 cup Calories 121kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Potassium 113mg (3%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 73IU (1%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 121

% Daily Value*

Serving 1(of 9); about 1/2 cup
Calories 121kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Potassium 113mg 2%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 73IU 1%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.