Lupin 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 burst down into a glossy, jammy sauce with real orange juice and zest carrying all that citrusy punch, while Ceylon cinnamon and ginger add a gentle, aromatic heat that feels anything but ordinary. Pure maple syrup sweetens the whole thing naturally, so there's no refined sugar and no mystery additives to second-guess. Many store-bought relishes and condiments sneak in unexpected ingredients, but this one is made entirely from whole, recognizable pantry staples — every single item on the list is exactly what it sounds like. The stovetop method is straightforward: a quick simmer, a little patience while it thickens, and a stir of fresh zest at the end to keep that citrus flavor alive and vibrant. It sets up beautifully as it cools, turning from a loose, bubbling mixture into a spoonable, deeply flavored relish that works just as well alongside a holiday roast as it does spread over a morning biscuit.
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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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