MSG Free Cranberry-Orange Relish
Bright, tart cranberries meet fresh-squeezed orange juice and warm spices in a relish that tastes like the holidays in the best possible way. Pure maple syrup brings a gentle, rounded sweetness, while Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger add just enough warmth to make every spoonful feel intentional. Every single ingredient here is whole and straightforward — no flavor packets, no seasoning blends with mystery additives, just real food doing exactly what it should. That matters more than people realize, since so many store-bought cranberry sauces and condiments sneak in processed flavor enhancers that have no business being there. The technique is simple: let the cranberries burst and bubble down into a loose, glossy jam that thickens beautifully as it cools. Stirring in the orange zest at the very end keeps that citrus brightness alive and fragrant rather than cooking it off. Make a jar ahead of time and you'll have a clean, vibrant condiment ready to go whenever you need it.
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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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