Brazil Nut Free Cranberry-Orange Relish
Bright, tangy, and just sweet enough, this cranberry-orange relish is the kind of condiment that steals the show at any table. Fresh cranberries simmer down with squeezed orange juice and pure maple syrup until they burst into a glossy, jammy sauce that smells absolutely incredible. A pinch of Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger add warmth without overpowering the fruit, and the orange zest stirred in at the end gives it a fresh, aromatic lift that bottled versions simply can't match. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan with no complicated steps — just a gentle simmer and a little patience while it thickens. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nut concerns, so you can serve it confidently to guests with sensitivities. It keeps beautifully in the fridge and actually gets better as it sits, making it a perfect make-ahead addition to your 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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