Best 15 Fresh Cranberry Relish Or Salad Recipes

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Cranberry relish or salad is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a condiment, side dish, or even a dessert. Made with fresh cranberries, sugar, and a variety of spices, cranberry relish has a tart and tangy flavor that is perfect for pairing with savory dishes like roasted turkey or pork. It can also be enjoyed on its own as a refreshing and healthy snack. Whether you are looking for a classic cranberry relish recipe or something a little more unique, there are many delicious options to choose from.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FRESH CRANBERRY RELISH



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This 3-ingredient cranberry relish has been a family favorite for generations! It's sweet and tangy and perfect paired with Thanksgiving turkey or even for topping on chicken or pork

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Side Dish

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 3

12 ounces fresh cranberries
1 orange (, with the peel ON)
1 cup granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Slice the very edge root ends off of the orange, just until you see the flesh. Leave the rest of the skin ON the orange and slice it into 8 pieces.
  • Place the fresh cranberries, orange slices and sugar in your food processor and process until smooth (or until no large chunks remain).
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve (it tastes best after being in the fridge for at least on hour) or for up to 1 week. Serve over turkey, chicken, pork loin etc.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 kcal, Carbohydrate 85 g, Sodium 2 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 75 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FRESH CRANBERRY RELISH



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This no-cook cranberry medley spiced with cinnamon and ginger is a wonderfully refreshing complement for a savory entree. The tartness mellows as the relish chills.-Deb Williams, Peoria, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1 medium apple, chopped
1 medium orange, chopped
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
Grated orange zest, optional

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a large bowl; toss to combine. Refrigerate, covered, overnight to blend. If desired, serve with fresh grated orange zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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

FRESH CRANBERRY RELISH



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Combine 2 pounds cranberries, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup Grand Marnier and the zest and juice of 1 orange in a food processor; pulse until chunky. Let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.

FRESH CRANBERRY RELISH



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     condiment

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pounds fresh cranberries
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier
Zest and juice of 1 orange

Steps:

  • Place the cranberries, sugar, orange liqueur, and orange zest and juice in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse several times to break down the cranberries and incorporate the ingredients; it should still be a bit chunky. Transfer to a bowl and allow to sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes so the flavors can marry.

FRESH CRANBERRY RELISH OR SALAD



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So much better than cranberries from a can! Has a little zip (Grand Marnier or Congnac). Make at least a day ahead to best enhance the flavors. I got this recipe from Larry Benfield after Thanksgiving one year in the 1980's. Reading his original the oranges were UNPEELED. I have always peeled them.

Provided by Ambervim

Categories     Christmas

Time 30m

Yield 48 Oz

Number Of Ingredients 6

16 ounces cranberries
2 tart green apples
1 orange (2 if small)
1/2 cup walnuts
1/2 cup sugar (to taste up to 1 1/2 total cups)
1/4 cup Grand Marnier (more if you want and generic orange liquor or cognac will do in a pinch)

Steps:

  • Take nuts for a spin in food processor to chop. Place in bowl.
  • Wash cranberries removing bad ones. Take for a spin in food processor. Place in bowl.
  • Wash then core apples and quarter. Take for a spin in food processor. Place in bowl.
  • Peel and remove seeds from orange. Take for a spin in food processor. Place in bowl.
  • Add sugar and liquor. Mix.
  • Refrigerate overnight. The flavors will blend and be enhanced.
  • Keeps and freezes well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 25.8, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 0.3, Carbohydrate 4.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 3.6, Protein 0.3

FRESH CRANBERRY RELISH



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pounds fresh cranberries
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup Grand Marnier liqueur
1 orange, zested and juiced

Steps:

  • Place all the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor, pulse several times to breakdown the cranberries and incorporate the ingredients; it should still be a bit chunky. Allow the cranberry relish to sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, so the flavors can marry.

FESTIVE CRANBERRY RELISH SALAD



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My three grown daughters and their families are very fond of this festive-looking salad. It's on our buffet table every Christmas.-Edna Means, Iola, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
1 medium apple, peeled and chopped
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in concentrate. Combine cranberries, apple and sugar; add to gelatin mixture. Stir in pecans. Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. serving dish. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

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FRESH CRANBERRY RELISH



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Holidays & Events     Thanksgiving Recipes

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bag Ocean Spray fresh cranberries (12 ounces)
1/2 navel orange, unpeeled and finely chopped
6 kumquats, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
3 tablespoons finely chopped candied orange peel

Steps:

  • Place cranberries in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped and well combined. Transfer to a bowl and fold in orange, kumquats, pecans, sugar, pomegranate seeds, and orange peel.

CRANBERRY RELISH SALAD



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SO MUCH time and effort went into preparing meals for our large family that it was a real bonus to find a recipe with a shortcut. This salad was one of them. The dish became part of a special meal our family enjoyed during the holidays. I recall lots of second helpings being requested, but not many leftovers. -Rosemary Talcott, Worthington, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (3 ounces) cherry gelatin
1 package (3 ounces) raspberry gelatin
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 can (12 ounces) lemon-lime soda
1 can (8 ounce) crushed pineapple, undrained
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen cranberry-orange sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve the gelatins and sugar in boiling water. Add the soda, pineapple and cranberry-orange sauce; chill until partially set. Pour into individual dishes or an 11x7-in. dish. Refrigerate overnight or until firm.

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FRESH CRANBERRY SALAD



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This salad has a heavenly flavor with marshmallows, pineapple, bananas, and whipped cream. It's always a big hit at Christmas dinner!

Provided by Cathy

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes

Time 13h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound cranberries
8 ounces miniature marshmallows
2 cups white sugar
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
1 banana, sliced
1 cup unsweetened whipped cream

Steps:

  • In a food processor or blender, coarsely grind the cranberries. Place ground cranberries in a large bowl and stir in the marshmallows, sugar and pineapple. Let mixture stand overnight in the refrigerator. Just before serving, stir in the sliced banana and whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.9 calories, Carbohydrate 127.4 g, Cholesterol 9.9 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 32.5 mg, Sugar 109 g

FRESH CRANBERRY RELISH



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Apple tones down the tart cranberries and orange zest provides zip to the sauce in this fresh, no-cook cranberry relish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups fresh cranberries
1 sweet apple, such as Pink Lady, peeled, cored, and chopped
Finely grated zest of 1 orange (2 teaspoons)
1 orange, peel and pith removed, chopped
2 tablespoons cane sugar
Pinch coarse salt

Steps:

  • Pulse ingredients in a food processor until combined but still chunky.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 g, Fiber 3 g, Sodium 25 g

TOSSED CRANBERRY SALAD



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Dinner guests rave about this salad's poppy seed dressing. &mash;Marilyn Bue, Princeton, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

10 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1 cup fresh cauliflowerets
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
1 cup dried cranberries
DRESSING:
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon jellied cranberry sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon poppy seeds

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a blender, combine the sugar, oil, onion, vinegar, cranberry sauce, salt and mustard; cover and process until blended. Add poppy seeds; cover and pulse for 5-10 seconds. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

FRESH AND FRUITY CRANBERRY RELISH



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A fresh fruity cranberry relish, perfect for Thanksgiving!

Provided by srah84

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

Time 8h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups cranberries
2 oranges, peeled and segmented
2 large apples, peeled and cored
2 ½ cups white sugar
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple
½ cup walnuts

Steps:

  • Coarsely grind cranberries, oranges, and apples in a food mill or grinder; put in a bowl. Stir sugar, pineapple, and walnuts through the cranberry mixture.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.6 calories, Carbohydrate 81.9 g, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 2.1 mg, Sugar 74.4 g

CRANBERRY FRUIT RELISH



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Rich color, a perky texture and tongue-tingling flavor make this relish a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. It's lovely for a special dinner, a ladies luncheon or as a stand-alone salad topped with cottage cheese. It's also a great way to use up holiday cranberries. -Henryetta Lewis Santa Fe, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield about 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3-1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 medium navel orange, peeled and sectioned
1 medium apple, cored and cut into wedges
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Pulse cranberries, orange and apple in a blender or food processor until chopped. Remove to a bowl; stir in remaining ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips for Making the Best Fresh Cranberry Relish or Salad:

  • Use fresh, ripe cranberries for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries. Just thaw them before using.
  • Chop the cranberries finely so that they're easy to eat.
  • Add sugar to taste. You can also use a sugar substitute, such as honey or maple syrup.
  • Add other ingredients to taste, such as orange zest, cinnamon, or chopped nuts.
  • Chill the relish or salad before serving for the best flavor.
  • Serve the relish or salad with your favorite holiday dishes, such as turkey, ham, or chicken.

Conclusion:

Fresh cranberry relish or salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish, appetizer, or condiment. It's a great way to use up fresh cranberries and it's also a healthy and festive addition to your holiday table. With its bright red color and tart, tangy flavor, fresh cranberry relish or salad is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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