Pecan 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 orange zest, orange juice, maple syrup, a touch of cinnamon, and a pinch of salt — no cooking required, just a food processor and a little patience. The result is a beautifully chunky relish with bold citrus notes and a natural sweetness that doesn't tip into cloying territory. Store-bought versions often sneak in unexpected additives or are processed on shared lines with tree nuts, so making your own from scratch gives you total peace of mind. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and easy to source, which means no label-reading stress and no compromise on flavor. A quick chill in the fridge lets everything meld together into something that tastes far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. Spoon it over roasted vegetables, serve it alongside a holiday spread, or eat it straight from the jar — honestly, no judgment.
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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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