Description
This Cranberry Orange Relish is a refreshing, no-cook twist on traditional cranberry sides. Made with fresh cranberries, whole oranges, and a touch of sugar, it’s tangy, crunchy, and bursting with flavor. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or everyday meals, this vibrant relish is ready in under 10 minutes and makes a colorful addition to roasted meats, cheese boards, sandwiches, or even breakfast spreads.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries (about 3 cups)
- 1 large seedless orange, washed and chopped (include peel)
- ½ cup granulated sugar, plus more to taste
- Optional add-ins: chopped walnuts or pecans, splash of orange liqueur substitute, or dash of cinnamon
Instructions
- Prep the fruit: Wash cranberries and orange. Cut orange into chunks, removing seeds but keeping the peel.
- Process: Add cranberries, orange, and sugar to a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped, scraping sides as needed.
- Taste and adjust: Add more sugar if too tart. Optional: stir in nuts, cinnamon, or ginger for variation.
- Chill: Transfer to a bowl or jar. Refrigerate at least 2 hours (or overnight) to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: Enjoy as a side with turkey, ham, cheese boards, sandwiches, or as a topping for yogurt and oatmeal.
Notes
- Don’t overprocess — aim for a relish texture, not a puree.
- Use fresh, firm cranberries for the best flavor and crunch.
- The orange peel is essential — it adds zest and balances sweetness.
- Relish improves after chilling for a few hours.
- Perfect make-ahead dish — keeps well for holidays and gifts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cranberry Orange Relish, Fresh Cranberry Recipes, Vintage Relish, Thanksgiving Sides, Holiday Cranberry Recipes