Ginger Free Vegan Cranberry Orange Relish
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 orange zest, orange juice, maple syrup, a whisper of cinnamon, and a pinch of salt — no cooking required, just a food processor and a little patience. The result is a beautifully chunky, jewel-toned relish that tastes far more complex than its short ingredient list suggests. Many store-bought versions sneak in ginger as a "warming spice," but this recipe skips it entirely without sacrificing any depth or personality. The maple syrup adds a gentle, rounded sweetness that plays perfectly against the tartness of the cranberries, and the orange does all the heavy lifting in the flavor department. A quick chill in the fridge lets everything meld together into something that tastes like it took hours to make. Serve it alongside a holiday spread, spoon it over oatmeal, or pile it onto a sandwich — it's endlessly versatile.
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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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