Seeds 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 into a glossy, jammy sauce with fresh-squeezed orange juice and zest, while pure maple syrup brings just the right amount of natural sweetness. Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger add a gentle, aromatic warmth that makes the whole thing feel a little more special than your average store-bought version. Many packaged relishes and spice blends sneak in seed-derived ingredients or are processed on shared equipment, so making this from scratch gives you full control over every single component. The recipe comes together in one saucepan with straightforward pantry staples — no hidden surprises, no complicated steps. It thickens beautifully as it cools, so you can make it ahead and pull it straight from the fridge when you're ready to serve. Spoon it over roasted meats, swirl it into yogurt, or spread it on a biscuit — honestly, the possibilities are hard to stop at just one.
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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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