Cranberry Relish
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 min
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
11 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
131 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Cranberry Relish
Description
The Cranberry Relish recipe uses fresh cranberries, apple, and orange, each pulsed separately in a food processor to maintain some texture before being combined with granulated sugar. The mixture is chilled for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld and the sugar to dissolve slightly, producing a balance of tartness from the cranberries and citrus with sweetness from the sugar and natural fruit sugars.
The texture remains somewhat chunky due to the coarse pulsing, giving a fresh contrast to softer dishes. Garnishing with extra cranberries and orange zest adds a decorative and aromatic element. This relish is suited to serve as a condiment or side dish, commonly paired with poultry or festive meals where its bright acidity can complement richer flavors.
It can be prepared ahead and stored refrigerated for up to three days, simplifying meal preparation. This recipe is adapted from Genius Kitchen and illustrates a straightforward way to make a flavorful, textured fruit relish.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces cranberries fresh
- 1 apple cored and cut into quarters
- 1/2 orange seeds removed and end trimmed off
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Cranberry optional, fresh, for garnish
- orange zest optional, fresh, for garnish
Instructions
- Place the cranberries in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Transfer the cranberries to a bowl.
- Add the apple to the food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add the apple to the bowl with the cranberries.
- Add the orange to the food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add the orange to the bowl with the cranberries and apples.
- Add the sugar to the bowl and stir to combine. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour or up to 3 days.
- Serve, garnished with cranberries and orange zest if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 131 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 131kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 75mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 55IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 11.1mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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