Coconut Free 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 real orange juice and zest, a drizzle of maple syrup, a whisper of cinnamon, and a pinch of salt — that's genuinely all it takes. The food processor does the heavy lifting, and a quick chill in the fridge lets everything come together into a chunky, jewel-toned relish that tastes far more complex than its short ingredient list suggests. Many store-bought versions sneak in unexpected additives or sweeteners, so making it from scratch gives you full control over exactly what goes into the bowl. The maple syrup adds a gentle, rounded sweetness that plays beautifully against the tartness of the cranberries without overpowering the citrus. It's naturally plant-based with zero animal products and nothing derived from coconut anywhere in sight, making it a genuinely safe and delicious choice for anyone navigating that restriction. Make a jar ahead of time and watch it disappear before the main course even hits the table.
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8 servings
- 1 bag (12 oz) fresh or thawed frozen cranberries
- 1 medium navel orange, zested 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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