Dairy Free Cranberry-Orange Relish
Bright, tangy cranberries meet fresh-squeezed orange juice and warm spices in this vibrant relish that tastes like the holidays in every spoonful. Pure maple syrup does the sweetening here, so there's no refined sugar and absolutely nothing derived from dairy — just clean, whole ingredients that come together in one saucepan. Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger give it a gentle warmth that feels sophisticated without overpowering the fruit, and the orange zest stirred in at the end adds a fragrant, citrusy lift you'll notice immediately. The cranberries burst and break down into a glossy, loose jam that thickens beautifully as it cools, making it easy to prep ahead and pull straight from the fridge when you need it. It's the kind of condiment that works hard — equally at home alongside a holiday roast, spread on leftover rolls, or spooned over oatmeal the next morning. Store-bought versions often sneak in corn syrup or other additives, so making your own means you know exactly what's in the jar.
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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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