Alpha Gal Friendly Vegan 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 get pulsed with navel orange zest and juice, a drizzle of maple syrup, a whisper of cinnamon, and a pinch of salt — nothing more, nothing less. Because alpha-gal syndrome means avoiding mammalian products, this recipe is a natural fit: every single ingredient is entirely plant-based, so there's no hidden gelatin, no meat-derived additives, and no dairy to worry about. The food processor does the heavy lifting in under a minute, leaving you with a beautifully chunky relish rather than a smooth sauce — that texture is everything. A short rest in the fridge lets the flavors deepen and the mixture set just slightly, making it even better when you're ready to serve. It's equally at home alongside a holiday roast, spooned over oatmeal, or tucked into a sandwich the next day.
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8 servings
- 1 bag (12 oz) fresh or thawed frozen cranberries
- 1 medium navel orange, zested juice and juiced (about ¼ cup juice and 1 tbsp zest)
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
Pick through the cranberries and discard any that are soft or shriveled. Add them to the bowl of a food processor.
- 2
Add the orange zest, orange juice, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt to the food processor.
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