Nightshade Free Cranberry-Orange Relish
Bright, tangy, and just sweet enough, 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 warm spices until they burst into a glossy, jammy sauce that smells absolutely incredible. The addition of orange zest at the very end keeps the citrus flavor vivid and fresh rather than cooked-out and flat. For anyone navigating nightshade restrictions, holiday condiments can be a minefield — many store-bought versions sneak in unexpected additives or are processed alongside problematic ingredients. This one is built entirely from whole, straightforward components: fruit, citrus, maple syrup, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and a pinch of sea salt. Nothing hidden, nothing to second-guess. It thickens beautifully as it cools, so make it ahead and let the fridge do the final work before you serve it alongside your main dish.
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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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