Best 3 Cranberry Apple Orange Relish Recipes

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When it comes to holiday feasts, cranberry apple orange relish is a staple side dish that adds a burst of tangy-sweet flavor to any table. Made with fresh cranberries, crisp apples, juicy oranges, and a touch of spices, this delightful relish is the perfect accompaniment to turkey, pork, or ham. Whether you're looking for a classic recipe or a modern twist, there are endless variations to suit your taste. From simple three-ingredient relishes to more complex concoctions with nuts, herbs, or even a hint of heat, you're sure to find the perfect recipe to complement your holiday meal.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE-ORANGE-CRANBERRY RELISH



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h10m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 orange
1 medium apple (a sweeter variety such as Gala or Fuji)
3 cups fresh cranberries
1 celery stalk, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup shelled walnuts
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon orange liqueur

Steps:

  • Grate the zest from the whole orange and set aside. Cut off any remaining pith from the orange. Cut the orange into chunks. Peel the apple and remove the core; cut into large pieces.
  • In a food processor, combine the orange zest and chunks, apples, cranberries and celery and process until finely chopped; be careful not to process too long because the mixture will become mushy. Add the walnuts and pulse until chopped. Stir in the sugar and orange liqueur. Refrigerate until serving time, at least 2 hours and up to overnight.

CRANBERRY-APPLE-ORANGE RELISH



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This recipe was in an email today from America's Test Kitchen. Just in time.... "A blend of sweet, tart, bitter, and spicy, this cranberry relish adds spark to the Thanksgiving spread as well as all manner of dishes beyond the holiday meal. When we made this relish, here's what we discovered: Test Kitchen Discoveries Add an orange--peel and all--for a deep citrus flavor and a mild bitterness to temper the relish's sweetness. Use the food processor to grind the ingredients together. Pulse the mixture to a coarse cornmeal texture so that it retains some bite."

Provided by senseicheryl

Categories     Low Protein

Time P2DT10m

Yield 2 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large sweet apple, peeled, cored, roughly chopped
1 (12 ounce) bag cranberries
1 orange, cut into quarters (including rind)
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch table salt

Steps:

  • Pulse all ingredients in food processor until mixture resembles coarse meal. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 days for flavors to fully develop. Serve.

FRESH CRANBERRY, ORANGE AND APPLE RELISH



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Categories     Salad     Fruit     Side     No-Cook     Christmas     Thanksgiving

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 12-ounce bag fresh cranberries
1 unpeeled apple
1 orange
¾ cup sugar, or to taste
VARIATION: Stir in ½ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Wash and drain cranberries. Chop in food processor by flicking the switch on and off a few times. Place chopped cranberries in a bowl. Quarter apple and remove core. Chop apple in the food processor and add to the cranberries. Grate the rind from the orange and add to the cranberries. Peel the orange and cut orange into small dice. Add to the cranberries. Add pecans, if used. Stir in sugar until well combined. Cover and refrigerate at least an hour before serving.

Tips:

  • Use a sharp knife to cut the fruit for a clean, even dice.
  • If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries. Just thaw them before using.
  • If you like a sweeter relish, add more sugar. If you like a tarter relish, add more vinegar.
  • You can also add other spices to the relish, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger.
  • If you're making the relish ahead of time, store it in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

This cranberry-apple-orange relish is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's perfect for Thanksgiving dinner, but it can also be enjoyed year-round. Whether you're using it as a topping for pork chops, chicken, or turkey, or as a side dish with roasted vegetables, this relish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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