Name: Cranberry Orange Relish
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 245 min
Ingredients: 12 ounces fresh cranberries; 1 medium Gala apple (peeled, cored, and chopped); 1 medium orange (juiced) (zested, sliced in 8 pieces, Note 1); ¼ cup whole pecans (chopped); 2 teaspoons crystallized ginger (Note 2); ⅓ cup granulated white sugar (Note 3); zest of 1 orange (see note )

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Cranberry Orange Relish is a quick, easy, no-bake, delicious recipe. The flavors are so fresh and the relish pairs nicely with Turkey and Chicken. Want a great lunch, add this cranberry relish to any chicken, turkey, or veggie sandwich. Adding this cranberry relish as a Thanksgiving side dish or Holiday menu is a must

Cranberry Orange Relish with fresh cranberries and oranges topped with orange zest in a white bowl on a wooden table.

With Thanksgiving fast approaching, so many are planning their Holiday menu. I always have trouble finding a balance with cooking everything on the stove or oven. Having a non-cook recipe for a side dish that is super flavorful makes this cranberry relish a real winner.

This delicious Cranberry-Orange Relish has been part of my Thanksgiving menu for years. It's a matter of tossing a few ingredients into the food processor and done.

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Sliced oranges and apples and a bowl of cranberries on a small yellow bowl, ingredients for cranberry orange relish!

FAQs about Cranberry Orange Relish:

What are the ingredients to make cranberry orange relish?

fresh cranberries
Gala apple or your favorite apple
an orange
pecans
crystallized ginger, optional but please add, you won't be disappointed
sugar

Can Cranberry Orange Relish be made ahead of time?

Using fresh cranberries, feel free to make cranberry relish 2 days ahead of time. The flavors are best made ahead at least overnight for this relish.

What other recipes can you use cranberry orange for?

Make a sandwich or panini and add the relish.
Add into yogurt for breakfast
Top oatmeal
Cranberry Smoothie: swap out the leftover relish for whole cranberries to make the smoothie

Suggested dishes to serve cranberry orange relish with:

Roasted Bourbon Maple Turkey
Turkey Burger topping
Roasted Chicken
Roasted Pork

What is the difference between cranberry sauce and cranberry relish?

Cranberry sauce is usually cooked with similar ingredients on the stovetop. Cranberry relish uses fresh cranberries and is not cooked!

Can Cranberry Relish be frozen?

Using fresh cranberries makes it possible to freeze this relish. I use ice cube trays to put a couple of teaspoons into each cube so I can use the relish at a later date.

Cranberry orange relish toped with orange peel with fresh cranberries on the side of the plate.

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Tools You May Need to Make Cranberry Relish:

I use this food processor and I love it!
Crystallized Ginger really adds a nice depth of flavor to this relish!

How to Make Cranberry Orange Relish:

Into a food processor add fresh cranberries, an orange cut up, skin on, an apple that has been peeled and cored, pecans, and crystallized ginger.
Pulse until chopped well chopped.
Add sugar and mix well.
Store in the fridge overnight, well covered to allow flavors to blend.

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Cranberry Orange Relish

A fresh cranberry relish is a no-bake side dish! Add this to your Thanksgiving or Holiday menu for a crowd-pleasing dish! The leftovers make a great addition to sandwiches and smoothies. Use your imagination!

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Holiday side dish, Thanksgiving

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 0

refrigeration: 4

Total Time: 4 5

Servings: servings

Calories: 77kcal

Author: Eileen Murphy Kelly

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Ingredients

12 ounces fresh cranberries
1 medium Gala apple (peeled, cored, and chopped)
1 medium orange (juiced) zested, sliced in 8 pieces, Note 1
¼ cup whole pecans (chopped)
2 teaspoons crystallized ginger Note 2
⅓ cup granulated white sugar Note 3
zest of 1 orange see note

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Instructions

In a food processor, add 12 ounces fresh cranberries, 1 medium Gala apple (peeled, cored, and chopped), ¼ cup whole pecans (chopped), and 2 teaspoons crystallized ginger Pulse the food processor a few times. It usually takes me about 10 pulses. Check the consistency of the ingredients. They should be chopped and fairly even.
Add in ⅓ cup granulated white sugar. Start with the ⅓ cup of sugar. Test the flavors. If sweet enough, excellent. If not, add more sugar to your preference, beginning with 1 Tablespoon at a time.
Stir in 1 medium orange (juiced) orange zest into cranberry mixture.
Transfer the cranberry relish to an airtight covered container and store in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours up to overnight.

NOTES

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Note 1: Zest the orange and save the zest to add to the relish. The orange will then be sliced to add to the food processor.

Note 2: Crystalized ginger adds great flavor. Fresh ginger can be added.

Note 3: Add ⅓ cup of white sugar and taste the cranberry relish. I find the relish is usually sweet enough, and no additional sugar is needed. It depends on the tartness of the fresh cranberries.

I'm not a registered dietitian, but I strive to provide the most accurate nutritional values. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.

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Quick and Easy Cranberry Orange Relish

FAQs about Cranberry Orange Relish:

What are the ingredients to make cranberry orange relish?

Can Cranberry Orange Relish be made ahead of time?

What other recipes can you use cranberry orange for?

Suggested dishes to serve cranberry orange relish with: