Turmeric 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 burst down into a glossy, jammy sauce with real orange juice and zest doing the heavy lifting on flavor. Pure maple syrup brings a gentle, rounded sweetness, while Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger add just enough warmth to make every spoonful interesting. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan in under twenty minutes, which means less time hovering over the stove and more time enjoying the company. For anyone navigating spice sensitivities, this recipe is naturally free of the golden spice that sneaks into so many store-bought blends and holiday mixes — every ingredient here is clean and straightforward. It thickens beautifully as it cools, so you can make it ahead and pull it straight from the fridge when you need it. Spoon it over roasted meats, swirl it into yogurt, or serve it alongside a cheese board — it's endlessly versatile.
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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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