BHA & BHT Free Cranberry-Orange Relish
Bright, tangy, and warmly spiced, this cranberry-orange relish is the kind of condiment that makes a whole table sit up and take notice. Fresh cranberries and real squeezed orange juice do the heavy lifting here, delivering bold fruit flavor without any of the synthetic preservatives — like BHA and BHT — that sneak into so many packaged versions. Pure maple syrup brings a gentle, natural sweetness, while Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger add just enough warmth to make it feel festive without being overpowering. The whole thing comes together in a single saucepan, with the cranberries bursting and thickening into a glossy, loose jam that smells absolutely incredible. Stirring in fresh orange zest at the end gives it a bright, aromatic finish that no jarred relish can match. It thickens beautifully as it cools, so it's easy to make ahead and pull straight from the fridge when you need it.
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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
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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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