Pistachio Free Cranberry-Orange Relish
Bright, tangy, and just sweet enough, this cranberry-orange relish is the kind of condiment that steals the show at any table. Fresh cranberries simmer down with squeezed orange juice and pure maple syrup until they burst into a glossy, loose jam that smells absolutely incredible. A pinch of Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger add warmth without overpowering the fruit, and the orange zest stirred in at the end gives it a fresh, aromatic lift that bottled versions simply can't match. Store-bought relishes often sneak in unexpected additives or are processed on shared equipment with tree nuts, so making your own from scratch means you know exactly what's in the jar. The whole process is straightforward — just one saucepan and a handful of real ingredients — and the relish thickens beautifully as it cools, making it easy to prep ahead. Spoon it over a holiday roast, swirl it into yogurt, or spread it on a leftover turkey sandwich the next day.
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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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