If you love cranberries and you’re needing a recipe to add to your holiday dinner, check out this fresh and simple cranberry relish recipe.
Tart, Tangy, and Terrific:
Cranberry relish, with its vibrant hue and zesty flavor, holds a cherished place on many holiday tables. This condiment adds a burst of tanginess and texture to a variety of dishes. Beyond its role as a Thanksgiving staple, cranberry relish is a culinary gem that deserves year-round appreciation.
At its core, cranberry relish is a simple concoction, made from fresh cranberries, sugar, citrus, zest, and apples, I like Honey Crisp Apples. During the holiday season, there are so many heavier dishes that we all love and can’t wait to have, but sometimes you need to add something a little lighter and fresh to balance it all out.
Sharing:
Well, you’re in luck. My in-laws make this amazing cranberry relish for the holidays and I always look forward to it. I finally asked for the recipe and if I could share it with you, they graciously said yes! It only has 5 ingredients and there’s no cooking. It’s so simple it only takes about 10-15 minutes to make. Now that I have the recipe I think I’ll try is as an appetizer or desert with brie and crackers. You will love the explosion of fresh flavors. Give it a try, and let me know how yours turns out.
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Cranberry Relish
Description
Sweet and tangy relish to accompany your holiday meal.
Ingredients
Original recipe:
1 quart fresh cranberries
2–3 apples (peel included) I prefer Honey Crisp
2 large oranges (peel included)
2 cups sugar
Lemon juice
This recipe makes a ton of relish so if you don’t have a large group, cut the recipe down. I usually make a smaller batch, 1/3 of the recipe. Here’s what I do:
12 oz package of cranberries
1 Apple, washed, leave peel on
3 Clementines (cuties) or one med orange, washed, leave peels on
2/3 cup sugar (I prefer it to be tangy so I use 1/2 cup)
1/4–1/2 fresh lemon, squeezed
Instructions
Original recipe
- Grind together or mix in food processor.
- Add sugar and lemon juice.
What I do:
- I use a food processor.
- Add the fruit, sugar, and lemon juice into the processor adding half at a time.
- Use low or pulse a few times until the fruit pieces are small.
- Done, ready to eat. Super easy, super fast.
Notes
Now that I have the recipe I think I’ll try is as an appetizer or desert with brie and crackers.
