Beef Free Cranberry-Orange Relish
Bright, tangy, and warmly spiced, this cranberry-orange relish is the kind of condiment that steals the show on any table. Fresh cranberries simmer down with squeezed orange juice and pure maple syrup until they burst into a glossy, loose jam that smells absolutely incredible. Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger add a gentle, aromatic heat that makes the whole thing feel a little more special than your average store-bought version. Stirring in the orange zest right at the end keeps that citrus flavor fresh and vibrant rather than cooked off. Every single ingredient here is plant-based and naturally free from any animal proteins, so there's zero guesswork about what's in it. It thickens beautifully as it cools, making it just as good spooned over a grain bowl or cheese plate as it is alongside a holiday spread.
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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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