Xanthan Gum 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 in a food processor with orange zest, orange juice, maple syrup, a touch of cinnamon, and a pinch of salt — no cooking required, just a few quick bursts and you're done. The result is a beautifully chunky, jewel-toned relish that tastes far more complex than its short ingredient list suggests. Many store-bought relishes and condiments sneak in thickeners or stabilizers that can be hard to track down on a label, but every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward. The maple syrup brings a gentle, rounded sweetness that plays perfectly against the tartness of the cranberries, while the orange adds a citrusy brightness that makes the whole thing pop. A short rest in the fridge lets the flavors meld and the texture firm up just slightly, so patience pays off. It's equally at home alongside a holiday roast, spooned over oatmeal, or tucked into a sandwich the next day.
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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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