Best 10 Easy Cranberry Relish Microwave Recipes

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Cranberry relish is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a condiment with roasted meats, as a spread on sandwiches, or as a topping for desserts. It is a popular dish during the holiday season, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas, due to its bright red color and tart flavor. Making cranberry relish in the microwave is a quick and easy way to prepare this classic dish. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes in the microwave, you can enjoy a delicious and festive cranberry relish that is sure to impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK CRANBERRY RELISH



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This cranberry relish is vastly superior to anything in a can and is both quick and easy.

Provided by Doug

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Relish Recipes     Cranberry Relish Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
¾ cup orange juice
½ cup raisins
½ cup white sugar
3 cups apples - peeled, cored, and chopped

Steps:

  • Chop cranberries in a blender or food processor.
  • Stir cranberries, orange juice, raisins, and sugar together in a saucepan; bring to a simmer and cook until cranberries soften, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool. Fold apples into cranberry mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.4 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 0.8 g, Sodium 2.7 mg, Sugar 27.1 g

FRESH CRANBERRY RELISH



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A fresh, fruity, no-cook cranberry relish that is quick and easy!

Provided by Wendy Glasser

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Relish Recipes     Cranberry Relish Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups cranberries
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
2 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and cut into wedges
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
1 teaspoon granulated sugar

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine cranberries, pineapple, apples and oranges. Blend into small chunks, add sugar if needed. Chill and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 7.7 mg, Sugar 26.3 g

MICROWAVE CRANBERRY ORANGE RELISH



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Serve in sandwiches or with roast chicken, ham, turkey. From Choice Menus, Marjorie H. Hollands & Margaret Howard 1993, Canadian Diabetes Assoc.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Berries

Time 10m

Yield 2 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups cranberries
1 small unpeeled orange, seeded, chopped
1 medium unpeeled apple, cored, chopped
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In food processor or blender container, process cranberries, orange and apple until finely chopped.
  • Place in shallow microwavable casserole.
  • Stir in water, sugar, ginger and nutmeg.
  • Microwave on High for 3 to 4 min; stir.
  • Microwave on medium 50% power for 2-3 minutes.
  • Cool slightly.
  • Cover and refrigerate up to 2 weeks.
  • 1/4 cup serving, 45 calories 12 g carbohydrate, 0 g protein, 0 g fat,.
  • 2 g fiber 1 Fruits & vegetables choice.
  • 1 tb serving, 11 cal 3 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber
  • Source: Choice Menus, Marjorie H. Hollands & Margaret Howard 1993.
  • Canadian Diabetes Assoc. ISBN 0-7715-9167-5.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.7, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 3.5, Carbohydrate 46.8, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 37.3, Protein 0.9

EASY CRANBERRY SAUCE - MICROWAVE



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This is a very easy way to make cranberry sauce. Try to use orange juice if possible, it really brings out "life" to the cranberry sauce. This is a fantastic recipe for cranberry sauce, I make it all the time for holidays, you can prepare this well in advance even days ahead, cover and refrigerate. If you are doubling the recipe then make in two separate microwave-safe bowls, don't double the recipe into one bowl or it will overflow in the microwave.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Sauces

Time 19m

Yield 3-4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 ounces cranberries, fresh or frozen
1 1/4 cups sugar (a little more sugar, if you prefer it sweeter)
1/2 cup orange juice or 1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon grated orange rind

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a 3-qt microsafe bowl; mix well.
  • Cover with wax paper.
  • Microwave on high for 5 minutes.
  • Stir well; recover with wax paper.
  • Microwave another 5-7 mins longer until cranberries pop, and sauce has thickened.
  • Let stand, covered until cool.
  • Transfer to serving bowl and chill for 3-4 hours.

EASY CRANBERRY RELISH (MICROWAVE)



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Make this condiment in only 15 minutes in your microwave when you're looking for something slightly different to serve with your holiday meal.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Berries

Time 14m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup cranberries
1/4 cup water
1 pinch grated tangerine zest
2 tangerines, segmented, halved
1/4 granny smith apple, pared, cored, grated
1 tablespoon minced onion
2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Combine cranberries and the water in medium microwave-safe bowl. Cover with waxed paper and microwave on High power for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients and microwave covered 2 minutes longer. Let cool to room temperature.

CRANBERRY RELISH



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 5m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

One 12-ounce bag fresh cranberries, frozen for a few hours before processing
1 navel orange, skin on, cut into chunks, seeds and excess white pith removed
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup honey

Steps:

  • Place the frozen cranberries, orange, granulated sugar and honey in a food processor. Process until the mixture is evenly chopped. Store in the refrigerator until needed. Serve as a condiment for roasted turkey.

QUICK MICROWAVE CRANBERRY RELISH



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Provided by sredshaw

Time 45m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1 bag (12 ounce size) cranberries
1 orange, zested and cut into 1-inch chunks

Steps:

  • Pick over berries and remove the mushy ones. Place cranberries in a colander and wash under cold running water. Allow to drain for a few minutes. In a large bowl, combine cranberries, sugar, water, orange and zest. Cover with plastic wrap and punch a few holes. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Stir well and microwave for an additional 10 minutes. There should be some broken berries and some should remain whole surrounded by liquid. All of the sugar should have dissolved and the liquid should be slightly thick. If not, return it to the oven and cook 5 minutes longer. The relish will set as it cools. Transfer to a decorative jar or relish dish and chill.

Nutrition Facts :

QUICK & EASY CRANBERRY RELISH



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Easy Cranberry Relish for the Holidays and everyday with pork recipes. Quick, easy and great for last-minute condiment.

Provided by soochchef

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 ounces canned whole cranberry sauce
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup golden raisin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 orange, zest of
fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine cranberry sauce, cinnamon, cloves, and orange zest. Mix well.
  • Stir in raisins and walnuts.
  • Cover and chill.
  • Transfer to serving dish when ready to serve. Garnish top with fresh mint leaves if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.6, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 35.8, Carbohydrate 61, Fiber 3, Sugar 54.4, Protein 3.1

CRANBERRY RELISH III



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This is easy to make and should be made a day in advance to allow the flavors to blend. Chopped walnuts can be substituted for chopped pecans.

Provided by SHECOOKS2

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Relish Recipes     Cranberry Relish Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
8 ounces kumquats
1 cup white sugar
1 cup pecans

Steps:

  • Wash cranberries and pick out any spoiled berries. Drain, and put in a food processor with kumquats, sugar and nuts. Blend until well chopped - be careful not to process it too much or it will be mush. Chill and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 1.2 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

CRANBERRY SAUCE II



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This cranberry sauce is great -- it's tasty and incredibly simple to make!

Provided by sal

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Cranberry Sauce Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

½ pound fresh cranberries
1 cup white sugar
½ cup water

Steps:

  • In a microwave safe bowl, mix together cranberries, sugar and water. Cover the mixture with wax paper and microwave on high power until the cranberries pop (about 7 minutes). Chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.4 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 0.8 mg, Sugar 34.8 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh cranberries. Fresh cranberries are plump and firm, with a deep red color. Avoid cranberries that are bruised or have soft spots.
  • Wash the cranberries thoroughly. Before using, rinse the cranberries in cold water to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Use a food processor or blender to chop the cranberries. This will help to create a more evenly textured relish.
  • Add sugar to taste. The amount of sugar you add will depend on your personal preference. Start with a small amount and add more to taste.
  • Add other ingredients to taste. You can add other ingredients to your cranberry relish, such as orange zest, lemon zest, chopped nuts, or dried fruit.
  • Chill the relish before serving. This will help to develop the flavors and make the relish more refreshing.

Conclusion:

Cranberry relish is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is a classic Thanksgiving side dish, but it can also be used as a condiment for sandwiches, wraps, and salads. It is also a great way to add a pop of color and flavor to your holiday table. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a cranberry relish recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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