5-Minute Cranberry Relish Recipe With Fresh Orange (2024)

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This sweet and tangy no-cook cranberry relish recipe with fresh orange is quick and easy with only 3 simple ingredients. It’s a must for Thanksgiving turkey and the holiday season. And a perfect chicken and pork condiment.

I love that the recipe only takes 5 minutes with no cooking and it can be made well ahead of time.

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I know I am biased, but I think you have come to the right place for the best cranberry relish out there 🙂

This Thanksgiving staple with fresh ingredients takes just a few more minutes than opening a can of standard cranberry sauce.And it tastes WAY better in my humble opinion 🙂

I’ve been using this recipe on our holiday table for eons for our annual Canadian and American Thanksgiving dinners. The fresh flavor is a perfect balance for a heavy meal.

What to expect

The cranberry relish has a wonderful fresh, sweet-tart taste that provides a refreshing and vibrant contrast to the richness of other foods. We are using the entire orange, but the orange zest really makes it sing.

With only 3 ingredients, this easy recipe takes about 5 minutes to make in a food processor.

Ingredients – tailored to your taste

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Variations and substitutes

  • For a sweetener, you can use white sugar, brown sugar or maple syrup.
  • Adjust the sweetness to balance the tart cranberries and orange peel. Start with half the sugar and add more as needed.
  • Try adding a little bit of ground cinnamon or nutmeg to the relish.
  • Blend in some pecans, walnuts or fresh apples for a bit of crunch.

Step by step instructions

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Make Ahead

  • Make the cranberry orange relish recipe early in the day to let the flavors blend if you have time, but don’t worry if you have to do it at the last minute. It still tastes great.
  • It freezes well for up to a year or can be kept in the fridge for up to two weeks.

What to serve with cranberry relish

Well, it’s perfect with turkey recipes at Thanksgiving dinner of course – or any holiday meal. Here are some favorite turkey recipes: grilled turkey breast or sous vide turkey breast or sous vide turkey thighs. And check out these Thanksgiving side dishes to help build the rest of your holiday menu.

It is also great with pork chops, rack of pork, roast chicken and potatoes and marinated grilled chicken.

And don’t forget the fresh cranberry relish on turkey sandwiches and other leftover Thanksgiving recipes – think casseroles. Or spread on a warm melty brie cheese as a starter for Christmas dinner.

Recipe FAQs

What is the difference between cranberry relish and cranberry sauce?

Fresh cranberry relish is uncooked and served at room temperature or cold as a condiment or side dish. It has a chunky texture and a tangy and sweet taste. Cranberry sauce is cooked down to a smoother consistency, sometimes jelly-like texture and is usually sweeter.

Can fresh cranberries be frozen?

Yes, fresh cranberries can be kept in the fridge for 2 weeks and frozen for up to a year. For the best taste and freshness, try to buy them between September and December.

What is the best orange to use for cranberry orange relish?

You can use any orange, but a navel is the most common as it’s sweet, seedless and available in most grocery stores.

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More great condiments

  • fresh herb sauce (5 minutes)
  • peach chutney
  • savory peach sauce
  • roasted red pepper dip or sauce
  • sriracha aioli (3 ingredients)

If you prefer a cooked cranberry sauce, try this 5-ingredient cranberry sauce recipe.

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5-Minute Cranberry Relish Recipe With Fresh Orange

This sweet and tangy no-cook cranberry relish recipe with fresh orange is quick and easy with only 3 ingredients. It's a must for Thanksgiving turkey and a perfect chicken and pork condiment.

Total Time5 minutes mins

Course: Condiments, Sauces

Cuisine: American, Vegetarian

Servings: 12

Author: Cheryl Avrich

Ingredients

  • 3 cups fresh cranberries, typically 1 package (750 ml) (or use frozen, rinsed and patted dry)
  • 1 orange
  • 1/2 cup sugar or maple syrup, or to taste you may not need it all

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Instructions

  • PREPARE THE FRUIT: Rinse cranberries in a mesh strainer and pat dry. Wash orange. Cut in quarters. You will be using the whole orange, including the peel. If the white pith under the orange peel is thick, cut off most of it (it's bitter).

  • MAKE THE CRANBERRY RELISH: Place cranberries, orange and 1/4 cup of sugar (50 grams) in the processor. Process for a minute or two. Taste and add more sugar to taste to balance tartness of the cranberries. Process for a few more seconds. Pour into a serving dish, cover and refrigerate until ready to use. If you have time, let it sit for a few hours to let the flavors blend (but this is not necessary if time is short). Serve cold or at room temperature.

    Makes about 3 cups

Recipe Notes

  1. Variations and substitutes:
    • For a sweetener, you can use white sugar, brown sugar or maple syrup.
    • Try adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the relish.
    • Blend in some pecans, walnuts or fresh apples for a bit of crunch.
    • Make ahead: It’s best to make cranberry orange relish a couple of hours ahead to let the flavors blend. It can be kept in the fridge for up to two weeks and can be frozen in an airtight container or ziploc for up to a year.

    Nutrition values are estimates based on approximately 1/4 cup/60 grams per serving. The total recipe makes about 3 cups.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 49kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg

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    5-Minute Cranberry Relish Recipe With Fresh Orange (2024)

    FAQs

    What is in Publix cranberry orange relish? ›

    Ingredients. Cranberries, Sugar, Orange Juice Concentrate, Potassium Sorbate (preservative), Citric Acid, Sodium Ascorbate (to Maintain Color).

    How long will cranberry relish last in the refrigerator? ›

    To make-ahead: Cranberry relish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. To freeze: Store cranberry relish in a freezer safe container for 2-3 months. To use, remove it from the freezer and thaw it in the refrigerator.

    How can I thicken my cranberry relish? ›

    Try reducing the sauce down even further so more of the liquid cooks off and the mixture thickens. If that doesn't work, add a thickener like gelatin, pectin or a cornstarch slurry (cornstarch whisked into juice or water). Let the sauce cool before refrigerating to completely set.

    How much sugar is in cranberry orange relish? ›

    Nutrition Facts
    Serves about 6amount%dv
    Total Sugars25 g
    Includes22 g Added Sugars44%
    Protein0 g
    Vitamin D0%
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    Is cranberry relish good for you? ›

    Nutrition Spotlight

    The flavors of oranges and cranberries sing joyfully together! Their health benefits also complement each other as well! This relish provides an excellent source of fiber and vitamin C that will leave your belly full and body happy!

    What is cranberry relish made of? ›

    There's no cooking involved, just using a grinder or a food processor to grind up and mix together raw cranberries, tart green apples, a large seedless orange, and sugar. It's amazing how good it is! Great with roast turkey, or for leftovers on turkey sandwiches.

    Can you freeze orange cranberry relish? ›

    To Freeze.

    Store cranberry orange relish in an airtight container or ziptop bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. Note that the texture will be more mushy once thawed.

    Does relish go bad if not refrigerated after opening? ›

    Yes, relish needs to be refrigerated if it is opened. If it's not opened, you can store it, unrefrigerated, in a cool dry place. But come on, no one wants warm relish. Just keep that sucker in the fridge.

    What's the difference between cranberry sauce and cranberry jelly? ›

    And deep down, they are not so different after all: Whole cranberry sauce indeed involves whole berries. Jellied cranberry sauce goes through much the same process, but it is heavily strained, removing elements of nature — skin, seeds — that would impede its perfect silken texture.

    What takes the bitterness out of cranberry sauce? ›

    If you don't have maple syrup (pancake syrup WILL NOT do, y'all), try honey or a more neutral sweetener like agave syrup, brown rice syrup, or even simple syrup. All of these syrupy ingredients are a perfect quick fix for bitter cranberry sauce.

    Do you heat up cranberry relish? ›

    It's perfectly fine to serve up cranberry sauce — whole berry or jelled — straight out of the can. But in my experience, heating the canned sauce up takes its flavor to the next level. Plus, it becomes a little more aesthetically pleasing.

    How do you cut the tartness out of cranberry sauce? ›

    "Resist adding granulated sugar—you won't get the full effect unless you reheat the sauce and the sugar dissolves," writes Kelsey Kloss. "Instead, start by stirring in one tablespoon maple syrup and one teaspoon of a sweet drink like apple juice, orange juice, or fruity white or red wine. Add more to taste.

    Can diabetics eat cranberry relish? ›

    The Bottom Line. If you have diabetes, you can still enjoy cranberry sauce, but with a few considerations. First, most traditional cranberry sauces have lots of added sugar, so offer to make it yourself for the holiday gathering so you can control how much is added.

    Why aren't my cranberries popping? ›

    You may have added too much liquid to the cranberries. In addition to pectin, cranberries contain water, which means you only need to add a splash of liquid to get the cooking going. Add too much and you'll be stirring at the stove much longer than expected. Again, more time on the stove will fix this problem.

    What are the ingredients in Trader Joe's cranberry sauce? ›

    Our Fresh Cranberry Sauce is made with three, simple ingredients: whole cranberries, sugar, and water. These simple, straightforward ingredients are stirred together and brought to a boil just until the cranberries pop, yielding a sauce that's wholly uncomplicated and incomparably delicious.

    What are the ingredients in Publix orange juice? ›

    Ingredients. Water, Orange Juice Concentrate.

    What is canned cranberry sauce made of? ›

    Canned cranberry sauce is the jellied or semi-jellied product prepared from clean, sound, matured or fairly well-matured cranberries; a sweetening ingredient or sweetening ingredients, and water.

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