Eggless Cranberry-Orange Relish
Bright, tangy, and just sweet enough, this cranberry-orange relish is the kind of condiment that steals the show on any table. Fresh cranberries simmer down with squeezed orange juice, maple syrup, and warm spices until they burst into a glossy, jammy sauce that smells absolutely incredible. 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 fresh, aromatic lift. Many store-bought versions sneak in refined sugars or artificial additives, but every ingredient here is clean and straightforward. This is naturally free of eggs and dairy without any substitutions needed — the fruit and maple syrup do all the work on their own. It thickens beautifully as it cools, so it's a great make-ahead option that actually improves after a few hours in the fridge. Spoon it over a holiday roast, swirl it into yogurt, or spread it on toast — it's endlessly versatile.
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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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