Alpha Gal Friendly Cranberry Orange Relish with Ginger & Honey
Bright, tangy, and just sweet enough, this cranberry-orange relish is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more alive. The whole unpeeled orange goes into the food processor along with the cranberries, which means you get that gorgeous bitter-sweet citrus depth in every bite without any extra effort. Fresh ginger and a touch of cinnamon give it a gentle warmth that balances the tartness beautifully, while honey keeps the sweetness natural and clean. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, store-bought relishes and sauces can be a minefield of hidden mammalian-derived additives — this one is made entirely from fruit, spice, and a drizzle of honey, so you know exactly what's in it. A quick pulse in the food processor and an hour in the fridge is genuinely all it takes. It's the kind of recipe that earns a permanent spot on your holiday table and your weeknight cheese board alike.
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8 servings
- 12 oz fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 medium navel orange, unpeeled, cut into 8 wedges, seeds removed
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Add the cranberries and orange wedges to a food processor and pulse 10–12 times, until the mixture is coarsely chopped with no large pieces remaining but still has visible texture — not pureed.
- 2
Transfer the chopped cranberry-orange mixture to a bowl. Stir in the honey, grated ginger, cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
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