Fresh Cranberry Orange Relish with Ginger
A quick, raw, and vibrant holiday side dish featuring tart cranberries, sweet orange zest, and spicy ginger. This no-cook relish cuts through rich holiday meals with its bright, crunchy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces (340g) fresh cranberries
- 2 medium navel oranges (for juice and zest)
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger root, finely grated
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for floral sweetness)
Instructions
- Wash oranges thoroughly. Cut one orange in half and juice it, reserving about 1/3 to 1/2 cup of juice.
- Zest both oranges using a microplane, ensuring only the colored part is removed to avoid bitter pith.
- Add fresh cranberries to a food processor and pulse 10-15 times until finely chopped but not pureed.
- Peel and finely grate the ginger root using a microplane.
- Transfer chopped cranberries to a large mixing bowl. Add orange zest, orange juice, sugar, lemon juice, and grated ginger. Stir until sugar is mostly dissolved.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and cranberries to soften.
Notes
Do not over-process the cranberries; they should remain crunchy. Taste before chilling and adjust sweetness with more sugar or tartness with lemon juice. Flavors improve after 24 hours. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 9
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Fiber: 1.5
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