Luby’s Cafeteria Cranberry Relish

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5

12 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    10

  • Calories

    207 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    American

Luby’s Cafeteria Cranberry Relish

Luby’s Cafeteria Cranberry Relish blends whole cranberries with fresh oranges, apples, sugar, and a touch of orange zest. The mixture is pureed until smooth and is chilled overnight to deepen its flavor. This relish’s texture is smooth with subtle bits of fruit, balanced with sweetness and tang from the citrus and sugar, making it suitable as a vibrant accompaniment to poultry or holiday meals.

Description

Luby’s Cafeteria Cranberry Relish combines whole cranberries, peeled and sectioned oranges, chopped apples, sugar, orange zest, and a small amount of red food coloring to achieve a bright hue. The ingredients are pureed together to form a smooth, cohesive relish. Chilling overnight enhances the melding of flavors and allows the relish to thicken slightly. The resulting texture is creamy yet retains some fruitiness from the apples and citrus. This mixture is typically served cold alongside roasted meats or as part of a festive meal.

The use of fresh orange zest and sections imparts citrus brightness, while the apples contribute subtle sweetness and body. The sugar balances the tartness of the cranberries. The food coloring is added solely for a more vivid presentation. For best results, the relish should be refrigerated for several hours or overnight before serving to allow flavors to fully develop.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 16 ounces Cranberry whole
  • 2 orange
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 2 apple
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 5 drops red food coloring

Instructions

  1. Using your food processor, dump cranberries in a container with a puree blade. Slice and cube apple, removing seeds but leaving the peel on. Add into a processor. Wash thoroughly one orange and scrape zest. 
  2. Peel both oranges, section and add to mixture. Add sugar and food coloring. Puree until all is blended. Refrigerate overnight for best results. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 207kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 0g (0%) Fat 0g (0%) Saturated Fat 0g (0%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 124mg (3%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 47g (94%) Vitamin A 105IU (2%) Vitamin C 22.4mg (25%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 207 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 207kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 0g 0%
Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 124mg 3%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 47g 94%
Vitamin A 105IU 2%
Vitamin C 22.4mg 25%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

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

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