Go Back
–+ servings
dish of cranberry relish on a wood cutting board surrounded by cranberries, an orange slice and some fresh herbs a gold spoon is laying off to the left side of the dish

Homemade Fresh Cranberry Relish

Sheila
This cranberry relish is spectacular. It is the perfect compliment to any poultry and is a must at Thanksgiving. It's made with fresh cranberries, lots of fresh squeezed orange juice and orange zest, and warm spices.
No ratings yet
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course accompaniments, condiment, jam
Cuisine American, condiment
Servings 16 servings
Calories 74 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 medium sized sauce pan
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 sharp knife for chopping the nuts
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces fresh cranberries frozen work as well
  • 1 whole orange juiced and zested
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp clove
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins standard raisins or currants work as well
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions
 

  • Add cranberries to a medium sized sauce pan. Add 1/2 cup of the orange juice, if you don't get enough juice from your orange you can water to make up for it. Add up to 2 tablespoons orange zest.
  • Place pan on stovetop over medium heat, add in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a simmer / low bowl stir the entire time you are cooking the relish. If it starts to boil too vigorously turn to low. (you don't want it to burn) Cook for 5-10 minutes until any excess liquid is gone and relish is think.
  • Allow to cool and serve. Or if making in advance, allow to cool and store in an airtight container up to one week before using.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tbspCalories: 74kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 43mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 0.3IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword cinnamon, clove, condiment, cranberry, nutmeg, orange, relish, thanksgiving
Tried this recipe?Mention @eat2gather or tag #eat2gather!