Paleo Vegan Cranberry Orange Relish
Bright, tangy, and just sweet enough, this cranberry orange relish is one of those recipes that looks impressive but comes together in minutes with only five ingredients. Fresh cranberries get pulsed in a food processor with orange zest, orange juice, a touch of maple syrup, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt — no cooking required, no refined sugar in sight. The result is a chunky, jewel-toned condiment that tastes far more complex than its short ingredient list suggests. For anyone eating grain-free and avoiding processed sweeteners, store-bought cranberry sauce is almost always off the table thanks to added cane sugar and corn syrup, but maple syrup keeps this version completely on track. The citrus zest and juice do a lot of heavy lifting here, brightening the tartness of the cranberries and tying everything together beautifully. A quick chill in the fridge lets the flavors meld and the texture firm up just enough to spoon cleanly onto a plate. It's the kind of side that earns compliments at the table without anyone guessing how effortless it actually was to make.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!