Pecan Free Cranberry-Orange Relish
Bright, tangy, and warmly spiced, this cranberry-orange relish is the kind of condiment that steals the show on any holiday table. Fresh cranberries simmer down with squeezed orange juice, pure maple syrup, and a gentle hit of Ceylon cinnamon and ginger until the whole mixture transforms into a glossy, loose jam that smells absolutely incredible. Stirring in the orange zest at the very end keeps that citrus flavor vivid and fresh rather than cooked off. Many store-bought versions sneak in unexpected mix-ins or processed sweeteners, but every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. The maple syrup adds a rounded, natural sweetness that plays beautifully against the tartness of the berries without tipping into cloying territory. It thickens up even more as it chills, so you end up with a perfectly spreadable relish that works just as well on a turkey sandwich the next day as it does alongside the main event.
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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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