Description
This vibrant Cranberry Relish is a fresh, tangy, and sweet accompaniment perfect for holiday meals or any time you want a burst of fruity brightness. Made with raw cranberries, tart green apples, and a whole seedless orange ground together and sweetened with sugar, this no-cook relish offers a crunchy texture and a refreshing flavor that complements turkey, ham, and more.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 2 cups rinsed raw cranberries
- 2 peeled and cored tart green apples, cut into thick slices
- 1 large whole seedless orange, peel on, cut into sections
Sweetener
- 1 to 2 cups granulated sugar, adjusted to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your grinder: Set up your old fashioned grinder using the medium-sized plate on a table edge with a large bowl to catch the ground fruit. If using a KitchenAid grinder attachment or a food processor, prepare accordingly. Be mindful not to over-process in the food processor to avoid turning the relish mushy.
- Grind the fruits: Push the cranberries, orange sections (with peel), and apple slices through the grinder alternately to mix the fruits evenly. If using a food processor, pulse carefully until the fruit is finely chopped but still has texture.
- Add sugar and mix: Stir in the granulated sugar, starting with less than a cup, then gradually adding more in 1/4 cup increments until the relish reaches your desired sweetness.
- Let the relish rest: Allow the mixture to sit at room temperature for about 45 minutes for the sugar to dissolve thoroughly and flavors to meld.
- Store properly: Transfer the relish to a covered container and refrigerate until ready to serve. It keeps well chilled and develops deeper flavor after a few hours.
Notes
- You can finely chop the fruits by hand if you lack a grinder or food processor, but it requires effort and patience.
- The orange peel adds a fragrant citrus note; do not remove it.
- Adjust sugar amount to your taste preference, especially based on the tartness of the cranberries and apples.
- Best served chilled; the relish can be made a day in advance to enhance flavor.
- Use fresh cranberries for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
