Emulsifier 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. Store-bought versions are notorious for sneaking in additives and stabilizers that have no business being in a simple fruit sauce, so making your own is genuinely the smarter move. Every ingredient here is exactly what it sounds like — fresh cranberries, real orange juice, orange zest, pure maple syrup, and a handful of warming spices. Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger give it a gentle, aromatic depth that feels a little more refined than the standard holiday staple. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan, thickening into a glossy, loose jam as the cranberries burst and the citrus reduces down. It continues to set as it cools, so by the time you're ready to serve, the texture is absolutely perfect. Whether you're spooning it over a holiday roast or spreading it on leftovers the next day, this relish earns its place on the table every single time.
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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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