Gelatin Free Cranberry-Orange Relish
Bright, tangy, and warmly spiced, this cranberry-orange relish is the kind of condiment that steals the show at any table. Fresh cranberries and real orange juice do all the heavy lifting here, creating a naturally glossy, jammy texture without any added thickeners or setting agents. That matters more than you might think — many store-bought cranberry sauces and jellied versions rely on gelatin or pectin to achieve their wobble, so making your own is the cleanest way to keep things simple and worry-free. Pure maple syrup brings a gentle, rounded sweetness that balances the tartness of the berries beautifully, while Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger add just enough warmth to make it feel festive. The orange zest stirred in at the end is a small step that makes a big difference, lifting the whole relish with a burst of citrus fragrance. It thickens naturally as it cools, so by the time it hits the table it has that perfect spoonable consistency. Make it ahead, keep it in the fridge, and watch it disappear.
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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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