Apple Cranberry relish recipe – This no-cook cranberry relish combines fresh cranberries, apples, oranges, and sugar, all mixed to make a sweet and tart condiment you can serve with Turkey, poultry, pork, or on crackers, in yogurts. Apple cranberry relish is a great alternative to cranberry sauce and makes a wonderful addition to any holiday table!
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Ingredients list for the Apple Cranberry Relish Recipe
- 2 cups cranberries, rinsed
- 2 apples, peeled, cored, and cut into quarters (we used one Granny Smith and one Envy)
- 1 orange, zested and cut into supremes
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup orange juice
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Why you’ll love this no-cook cranberry relish recipe
- The apple cranberry relish is made with easy-to-find, healthy ingredients packed with flavor.
- No cook time, just 5 minutes of prep. Throw everything in the food processor, stir in sugar and orange juice, and refrigerate; it’s ready!
- The flavors from the orange zest and the fresh cranberries make a wonderful combo. Sugar brings the extra sweetness to round out the tanginess of raw cranberries.
- You’ll love the crunch and texture!
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Directions
1. To make the apple cranberry relish: In a food processor, combine the cranberries, orange supreme, and apple slices. Give a few quick pulses to chop the fruit coarsely.
2. Stir in the sugar, orange zest, and orange juice and let the cranberry relish sit at room temperature until the sugar dissolves, about 30 minutes. Store the fresh cranberry relish in your refrigerator until ready to serve. Enjoy! ❤️
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Tips for the apple cranberry relish recipe
- Be careful not to over-pulse with your food processor. Otherwise, you’ll have fruit puree instead of relish!
- You can add 1/2 cup sugar, mix well, taste, then add more sugar if needed.
What’s the difference between cranberry relish and cranberry sauce?
Cranberry relish is made from raw ingredients (not cranberries only) blended in a food processor. Cranberry relish tastes fresh and a bit tart due to raw cranberries. Cranberry sauce, on the other side, is cooked and often much sweeter than cranberry relish.
How to serve fresh cranberry relish
Cranberry relish is very versatile and makes a great alternative to cranberry sauce. It pairs perfectly with Thanksgiving turkey, chicken, or pork. You can also serve no-cook cranberry relish as a dip, an appetizer, or on sandwiches, and you can even stir in your favorite yogurt!
Cranberry relish variations
This is a basic recipe for fresh cranberry relish, but there is an infinity of ways you can customize this delicious condiment:
- You can substitute pear for apples.
- Add chopped crystallized ginger.
- Add 2 tablespoons of raisins.
- Add finely chopped pecans, walnuts, or hazelnuts to the cranberry relish.
- Add a pinch of ground cinnamon or cardamom.
How to store apple cranberry relish
You can store cranberry relish leftovers in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can make it ahead of time, too: no more than one or two days before serving allows you to keep the ingredients fresh and crunchy.
More cranberry recipes
- Easy Orange Cranberry Sauce
- Apple Cranberry Bacon Kale Salad
- Roasted Bacon Pork Tenderloin with Cranberry Glaze
- 3-Ingredient Cranberry Apple Cider Detox Drink
- Fresh Cranberry Dip
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