Best 14 Tart Cranberry Onion Relish Recipes

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Tart cranberry onion relish is a classic condiment that adds a tangy, sweet, and savory flavor to any meal. This versatile relish can be used as a topping for sandwiches, burgers, and hot dogs, or as a side dish to accompany roasted meats or grilled fish. It's also a great addition to cheese plates and charcuterie boards. With its vibrant color and unique flavor, tart cranberry onion relish is sure to become a favorite condiment in your kitchen.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

TART CRANBERRY-ONION RELISH



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Categories     Berry     Fruit     Freeze/Chill     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Cranberry     Fall     Winter     Chill     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 3 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (12-oz) package fresh or unthawed frozen cranberries
1 (3/4-lb) sweet onion, chopped (2 cups)
1 (12-oz) jar red-currant jelly
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 to 4 tablespoons sugar (to taste)

Steps:

  • Stir together all ingredients in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan, then bring to a boil, covered. Remove lid and reduce heat, then simmer until cranberries have burst, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cool, uncovered. Chill, covered, at least 8 hours for flavors to meld. Serve at room temperature.

SWEET & TART CRANBERRY RELISH



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This is the only cranberry relish my kids will eat. It can be made up to one week ahead of time, and I personally think it gets better after it sits for a day or two. If you have leftovers after a big meal, spoon it over turkey sandwiches the next day.-Sheila Tate, Hartselle, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 20 servings (1/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound fresh or frozen cranberries
1 package (10 ounces) dried cranberries
2-1/2 cups water
1 cup sugar
1 cup raisins
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until berries pop, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat., Transfer to a large bowl; refrigerate, covered, until cold.

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TART CRANBERRY DIPPING SAUCE



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Provided by Alton Brown

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound frozen cranberries
2 cups orange juice
3 cups ginger ale
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 orange, zested

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a non-reactive saucepan (stainless steel), and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 to 45 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half.
  • Carefully puree with stick blender or blender until smooth. Check for seasoning and serve in small ramekins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calorie, Sodium 88 milligrams, Fiber 1.5 grams, Sugar 18 grams

CRANBERRY-TANGERINE RELISH



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large Spanish onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
2 cups tangerine juice
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 pound cranberries
2 tangerines, segmented
1 tablespoon grated tangerine zest

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger and cook until soft. Add tangerine juice and brown sugar and bring to a boil. Add half of the cranberries and cook until they pop. Add remaining cranberries and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add tangerines and zest. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve at room temperature.

CRANBERRY AND RED ONION RELISH



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This is a fantastic relish to serve with Turkey or other meats, or as everyone I work with believes with a sharp cheese on crackers. This Relish is so yummy that it vanishes out of my work fridge faster than I can make it. I first made it last year for Christmas hampers and have had constant requests since.

Provided by JacquiStorey

Categories     Chutneys

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

50 g butter
900 g red onions, Sliced thinly or 3 large red onions
1 kg cranberries (if using dried rehydrate first, Frozen or fresh are fine also)
2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
1 cup malt vinegar or 1 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon coarse salt (Cooking)
4 cloves
1/2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan then add onion and cook stirring until soft.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and stir over heat until the suger dissolves. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally until thick (about 1 hour).
  • Meanwhile sterilise Jars for storage.
  • When thick pour relish into hot sterilised jars, seal immediately.
  • Store for up to 3 months in the fridge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.2, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 17.8, Sodium 482.5, Carbohydrate 111.2, Fiber 10.6, Sugar 87.9, Protein 2.6

HOMEMADE CRANBERRY RELISH



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The baked cranberry compote couldn't be easier to prepare and tastes terrific on top of slice Thanksgiving turkey. The recipe comes courtesy of my sister-in-law. -Betty Johnson, Eleva, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
2 cups sugar
1 cup orange marmalade
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish, combine cranberries and sugar. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. , In a large bowl, combine the orange marmalade, walnuts and lemon juice. Stir in cranberry mixture. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 12mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

THREE CRANBERRY RELISH



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An easy to prepare, cooked, cranberry relish. Goes great with ham, poultry and pork. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

Provided by Linda

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

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound cranberries
1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen cranberry juice concentrate
1 ½ cups sweetened-dried cranberries
¼ cup orange juice
⅔ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon orange zest

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a 3 quart sauce pan and cook over medium heat until cranberries pop. Serve warm or cold. As it the relish sits it thickens up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.4 calories, Carbohydrate 57 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 2.7 mg, Sugar 48.3 g

OLD-FASHIONED CRANBERRY RELISH



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This is the recipe my great-grandfather brought over from Austria, and has been a family favorite at every holiday meal!

Provided by Laura Dietz Mulholland

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

Time 4h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
2 navel oranges, peel and white pitch completely removed
⅔ cup chopped walnuts
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon orange-flavored liqueur (such as Cointreau®)

Steps:

  • Finely chop about half the cranberries with 1 orange in a food processor; scrape into a glass mixing bowl. Repeat process with remaining cranberries and orange.
  • Finely chop walnuts in the food processor; add to cranberry mixture. Stir sugar and orange-flavored liqueur through the cranberry mixture.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 4 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 0.8 mg, Sugar 18.5 g

LEMONY CRANBERRY RELISH



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Cranberry relish using a whole orange is a classic, but here, a whole lemon - pith and all - acts as the bitter, acerbic edge that your Thanksgiving plate needs. Try to find a thin-skinned lemon, which will prevent the relish from skewing too bitter. (Give it a squeeze before buying. Thin-skinned lemons will yield slightly under pressure, whereas thick-skinned lemons will feel hard.) This confetti of a condiment looks beautiful as well, almost like stained glass, with its jeweled, ruby gleam. Definitely make this the night before Thanksgiving to get it out of the way, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to eat.

Provided by Eric Kim

Categories     easy, quick, sauces and gravies, side dish

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (12-ounce) bag fresh cranberries (3 cups)
1 lemon, preferably thin-skinned, coarsely chopped and seeded
1/2 cup/100 grams granulated sugar
Pinch of salt

Steps:

  • Rinse and drain the cranberries, then pick out and discard any squishy ones. In a food processor, pulse the cranberries, lemon, sugar and salt until finely chopped. You can serve this immediately or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 48 hours, or until ready to serve. As it sits, the sugar will dissolve and the fruit will release liquid, creating a sweet-tart sauciness.

CRANBERRY RELISH WITH PEARL ONIONS



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The cranberry-onion relish is a hybrid of two classic Yankee turkey accompaniments: cranberry sauce and creamed pearl onions.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 1h

Yield Makes 2 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

21 pearl onions
12 ounces fresh cranberries
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/8 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook onions 2 minutes, then transfer to a bowl of ice water. Drain. Peel onions, and cut in half. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Cover, and cook over medium-low heat until cranberries burst and onions are tender, about 40 minutes.

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS



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Okay, it's October, but I want Thanksgiving to be now so I can make this! Says the Good Housekeeping Magazine website about this recipe... "Red onions are cooked down until sweet and rich, then simmered with brown sugar and balsamic vinegar -- a perfect match for tart cranberries! Use leftovers as a flavorful topper for turkey sandwiches." Good Housekeeping says that this sauce can be made up to 4 days ahead. (NOTE: I reworded the recipe a teeny bit)

Provided by CorriePDX

Categories     Sauces

Time 40m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter
2 medium red onions (about 1 pound)
1 (12 ounce) bag cranberries
3/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat a nonstick 12-inch skillet over medium heat, the melt margarine. While this is happening, cut the onions into 4 wedges each, then thinly slice the wedges crosswise.
  • When the butter is melted, add onions to skillet, and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until onions are dark brown and tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Increase heat to medium-high. Stir in cranberries, sugar, vinegar, salt, and 1 cup water; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium and cook, uncovered, 12 to 15 minutes or until most cranberries pop and mixture thickens slightly, stirring occasionally. Spoon sauce into serving bowl; cover and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 3 hours.

CRANBERRY-ORANGE RELISH



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This sweet and tart cranberry relish is much more refreshing than cooked cranberry sauce, and it takes about as long to make as it does to open a can. You'll need a food processor for this one; a blender will reduce everything to juice. Leftovers are great for breakfast with plain yogurt.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, quick, condiments, dips and spreads, side dish

Time 5m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 bag fresh cranberries
1 whole navel orange, skin included, washed and cut into chunks
1/2 cup shelled pecans
1/3 cup mild honey, such as clover

Steps:

  • Place all the ingredients in a food processor and pulse, then blend until you have a uniform, very finely chopped mixture with a crunchy texture. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 94, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 1 milligram, Sugar 13 grams

CARAMELISED CRANBERRY RELISH



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Homemade cranberry sauce with port is the little finishing touch to set off a festive dinner - it goes well with cheese and ham too

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Condiment, Dinner

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large orange
small piece ginger , finely shredded into matchsticks
100g golden caster sugar
500g fresh or frozen cranberry
splash of port (optional)

Steps:

  • Use a zester to zest the orange or use a peeler to peel off the zest, then finely shred it with a knife and set aside with the ginger. Halve and juice the orange.
  • Tip the orange juice and sugar into a shallow saucepan and boil gently until you get an amber-orange caramel. Scatter the zest and ginger into the caramel, cook for 1 min, then tip in the cranberries and Port, if using. Cook everything on a high heat for 5 mins until the cranberries are starting to split but still have texture. Leave to cool and serve with the turkey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 16 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber

ROASTED BEET, RED ONION AND CRANBERRY RELISH



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Food Processor     Fruit     Onion     Vegetable     Side     Roast     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Horseradish     Vinegar     Cranberry     Beet     Fall     Honey     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 2 1/2-inch-diameter beets, unpeeled
1 1/4 pounds red onions, peeled
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 12-ounce package cranberries
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Wrap beets in double thickness of aluminum foil. Cut onions through root end into 3/4-inch-thick wedges. Place onion wedges in medium bowl; toss with oil. Arrange onion wedges, cut side down, on baking sheet. Place beets directly on oven rack. Roast beets until tender, about 1 hour 45 minutes and onions until brown and tender, turning once, about 1 hour. Peel beets; cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Chop onions coarsely.
  • Using on/off turns, coarsely chop cranberries in processor. Add beets and onions; blend briefly to chunky consistency. Transfer to bowl; mix in honey, horseradish, vinegar, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 day. (Can be made 4 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.)

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, ripe cranberries. This will ensure the best flavor and texture.
  • Use a variety of onions. This will add depth of flavor to the relish.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. This is a great way to customize the relish to your own taste.
  • Be sure to chill the relish before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the relish with your favorite holiday dishes. It's a great addition to turkey, ham, pork, or chicken.

Conclusion:

Tart Cranberry Onion Relish is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. So next time you're looking for a way to add some zing to your holiday meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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