Xanthan Gum 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 down into a glossy, jammy sauce with fresh-squeezed orange juice and a hit of orange zest stirred in at the end for maximum fragrance. Pure maple syrup brings natural sweetness, while Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger add a gentle, aromatic warmth that feels festive without being overpowering. Many store-bought cranberry sauces and relishes sneak in thickeners and stabilizers you'd rather avoid, but this one thickens entirely on its own — the natural pectin in the cranberries does all the work as the mixture simmers and then cools. Every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward, so there's nothing hidden to second-guess. It's equally at home spooned over roasted poultry, swirled into yogurt, or spread on a leftover 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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