Description
A bright, tangy, and refreshing no-cook relish made with fresh cranberries, citrus, and a touch of sweetness. Perfect for holiday meals or as a zesty side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 medium orange, quartered with peel
- 1 medium apple, cored and chopped
- 3/4 to 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, for extra tartness)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the cranberries.
- Quarter the orange and remove seeds, keeping the peel on.
- Core and chop the apple into chunks.
- In a food processor, pulse the cranberries, orange, and apple until finely chopped, maintaining a coarse texture.
- Transfer mixture to a bowl and stir in the sugar.
- Taste and add lemon juice if more tartness is desired.
- If using, fold in chopped nuts for extra texture.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Relish improves in flavor after chilling overnight.
- Add grated ginger, cinnamon, or cloves for extra holiday spice.
- Substitute honey or maple syrup for a natural sweetener.
- Crushed pineapple or pear can be used for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg