Carrageenan Free Cranberry-Orange Relish
Bright, tangy, and warmly spiced, this cranberry-orange relish is the kind of homemade condiment that makes everything on the table taste more intentional. Fresh cranberries burst down into a glossy, loose jam with fresh orange juice and zest doing the heavy lifting on flavor, while pure maple syrup brings a gentle, rounded sweetness that never feels cloying. A pinch of Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger round out the whole thing with just enough warmth to make it feel festive without being overpowering. Many store-bought cranberry sauces and relishes rely on thickeners and stabilizers that can be hard to vet, so making your own from scratch means you know exactly what went into the jar. Every ingredient here is whole and straightforward — no gums, no additives, nothing that requires a magnifying glass on the label. The relish thickens naturally as it cools, so what looks a little loose in the pan sets up beautifully in the fridge into a perfectly spoonable consistency. It works alongside roasted meats, spooned over brie, or honestly eaten straight from the jar with a spoon.
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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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