Cranberry Citrus Spiced Relish (Printer-friendly)

Bright, tangy cranberry and citrus blend with warming spice enhances meats and holiday dishes.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 cups fresh cranberries
02 - 1 medium orange, unpeeled, seeds removed, cut into chunks
03 - 1 small apple, cored and chopped

→ Sweetener

04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar, adjustable to taste

→ Spice & Extras

05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger, optional
07 - Pinch of salt

# How to Make It:

01 - Place cranberries, orange chunks, and chopped apple into a food processor.
02 - Pulse until ingredients are finely chopped, avoiding pureeing. Scrape down sides as necessary.
03 - Move the chopped mixture into a mixing bowl.
04 - Stir in granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground ginger if using, and a pinch of salt until evenly combined.
05 - Cover the mixture and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
06 - Taste the relish and adjust sweetness if desired before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes flat, leaving you free to handle actual cooking stress.
  • The tartness cuts through rich meats like nothing else, making every bite feel balanced instead of heavy.
  • It tastes like you fussed when honestly you barely touched anything.
02 -
  • Don't skip the chilling time no matter how impatient you feel; the flavors genuinely do blend and mellow in a way that tastes completely different from fresh.
  • If your relish tastes aggressively sharp the first time you taste it, trust that chilling will smooth things out; don't panic-add sugar immediately.
03 -
  • If you don't have a food processor, finely chop everything by hand; it takes longer but the relish will have even better texture with knife work.
  • Taste the orange pieces as you prep—if they're incredibly bitter, you can substitute with lemon zest and a bit of orange juice instead and the relish will be just as vibrant.

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