Legume Free Cranberry-Orange Relish
Bright, tangy, and warmly spiced, 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 a gentle hit of Ceylon cinnamon and ginger until everything melds into a glossy, loose jam that smells absolutely incredible. The orange zest gets stirred in right at the end, keeping its fragrance vivid and fresh rather than cooked off. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of legumes — no hidden bean-based thickeners, no soy-derived additives, just clean, whole-food pantry staples doing exactly what they should. It thickens beautifully as it cools, so you can make it ahead and pull it straight from the fridge when you need it. Spoon it over roasted meats, swirl it into yogurt, or pile it onto a cheese board — it's versatile enough to earn a permanent spot in your rotation well beyond the holiday season.
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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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