Lactose 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 simmer down with squeezed orange juice, maple syrup, and a gentle hit of Ceylon cinnamon and ginger until everything melds into a glossy, jammy sauce that smells absolutely incredible. The orange zest gets stirred in right at the end, keeping its fragrant oils vivid and fresh rather than cooked away. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there's no swapping, substituting, or second-guessing — it just works as written. Store-bought versions often sneak in unexpected additives, but this one is straightforward and clean from start to finish. It thickens beautifully as it cools, making it easy to prep ahead and pull straight from the fridge when you need it. Whether it's spooned alongside a holiday roast or dolloped onto a grain bowl, this relish punches way above its weight.
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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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