Vegetarian Cranberry-Orange Relish
Tart cranberries, bright citrus, and warm spice come together in a relish that tastes far more complex than its short ingredient list suggests. Fresh orange juice and a full tablespoon of zest give it a vivid, sunny flavor that cuts right through the natural bitterness of the cranberries, while Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger add a gentle warmth without overpowering the fruit. Pure maple syrup does the sweetening here, which means no refined sugar and a subtly rich depth that store-bought versions simply can't match. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan in under twenty minutes, thickening into a glossy, loose jam that clings beautifully to whatever you spoon it over. It's the kind of condiment that earns compliments at the table and quietly disappears before the meal is over. Make it ahead and let it chill — it only gets better as the flavors settle and the texture firms up in the fridge.
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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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