
Bright, tangy, and just sweet enough, this cranberry orange relish is the kind of condiment that steals the show on any table. Fresh cranberries get pulsed with real orange zest and juice, a drizzle of maple syrup, a whisper of cinnamon, and a pinch of salt — nothing more, nothing less. That simplicity is exactly the point: every ingredient is whole and recognizable, with no synthetic preservatives or artificial additives hiding in the mix. Store-bought relishes and canned cranberry sauces are common culprits for sneaking in preservatives like BHA and BHT, so making your own from scratch is the cleanest, most straightforward solution. The food processor does the heavy lifting in under a minute, and a short rest in the fridge lets the flavors bloom into something that tastes far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. The result is chunky, jewel-toned, and deeply flavorful — equally at home alongside a holiday roast, spooned over oatmeal, or stirred into a yogurt bowl.
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Pick through the cranberries and discard any that are soft or shriveled. Add them to the bowl of a food processor.
Add the orange zest, orange juice, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt to the food processor.
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