What is cranberry relish?

Cranberry relish is made of cranberries, apple, and orange blended and then sweetened. It's slightly chunky, spreadable and used as a topping (most popularly served with turkey at Thankgiving). It's tarter and fruitier than cranberry sauce.

How do you serve cranberry relish?

Cranberry relish is traditionally served as a side or topping to roast meats (like turkey, ham, roast beef, etc). It's especially popular for Thanksgiving or Christmas. It's also tasty as topping for pancakes, waffles, or as a spread on bread. Serve it cold.

Can you make cranberry relish ahead of time?

Yes, you can make cranberry relish ahead of time. Properly stored, it will stay good in the fridge for up to 10-14 days. And it's recommended to make it at least an hour ahead of time. The longer this recipe sits, the more the flavors strengthen.

Cranberry Relish — Her Wholesome Kitchen

Name: Cranberry Relish Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 ounces fresh cranberries; 1 naval orange; 1 red apple; 3 tablespoons honey, or more to taste; 1 tablespoon orange zest; Pinch of cinnamon, optional

Description

This tasty, fresh 5-ingredient cranberry relish recipe is easy to make in about 10 minutes in your food processor or blender. It's tart, sweet, fruity, and can be made in advance to save time the day-of.

Ingredients

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12 ounces fresh cranberries
1 naval orange
1 red apple
3 tablespoons honey, or more to taste
1 tablespoon orange zest
Pinch of cinnamon, optional

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Instructions

Prepare the orange: grate 1 tablespoon of orange zest. Peel your orange, remove any pith and cut it into sections (roughly into quarters or eights, so that it will fit in your food processor).
Prepare the apple: chop the apple into quarters, leaving the skin on and cutting out the core.
Blend: add the apple, orange, and cranberries to your food processor or blender. Pulse until blended but still chunky. Blend in batches if needed and scrape the sides as you blend.
Add honey & cinnamon: stir in honey and an optional pinch of cinnamon. Add more to taste.
Serve: If time allows, store in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving. This will strengthen the flavors and soften the cranberries. Serve cold.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: No Bake
Cuisine: American

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