Artificial Flavors Free Cranberry-Orange Relish
Bright, tangy, and warmly spiced, this cranberry-orange relish is the kind of condiment that makes a whole table look forward to the meal. Store-bought versions often rely on artificial flavors and mystery additives to mimic that fresh citrus punch — this one skips all of that entirely. Every bit of flavor here comes from real ingredients: fresh orange juice, orange zest stirred in at the end for maximum fragrance, pure maple syrup for sweetness, and a gentle warmth from Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger. The cranberries do the heavy lifting as they burst and break down into a glossy, loose jam that clings beautifully to whatever you spoon it over. A pinch of sea salt ties everything together and keeps it from tasting one-dimensional. It thickens further as it cools, so what looks a little loose in the pan becomes perfectly scoopable straight from the fridge.
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8 servings
- 12 oz fresh or frozen cranberries
- ½ cup fresh orange juice (from about 2 medium oranges)
- 1 tbsp orange zest (from about 1 medium orange)
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the cranberries, orange juice, maple syrup, Ceylon cinnamon, ground ginger, and sea salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir to combine.
- 2
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries begin to burst and the mixture starts to bubble, about 5 minutes.
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