Nitrate & Nitrite 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 — nothing more, nothing less. That simplicity is exactly what makes it such a reliable choice for anyone avoiding processed preservatives, since every single ingredient is whole and clean by nature. No cured meats, no packaged shortcuts, no label-reading required. The food processor does the heavy lifting in under five minutes, and a quick chill in the fridge lets the flavors come together into something that tastes like it took much longer. The chunky texture is part of the charm — it's rustic and vibrant, not a smooth sauce, so it holds its own alongside roasted vegetables, grain dishes, or a thick slice of crusty bread.
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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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