This Cranberry Orange Relish is one of my family’s favorites! It’s fast, easy, no-cook, and absolutely addicting! The sweet, tart flavors are the perfect fresh compliment to Thanksgiving dinner.

Why You’ll Love Cranberry Orange Relish

I never liked cranberry sauce until this recipe surfaced one year at our Thanksgiving table.  The regular canned jelly cranberry sauce is full of sugar, has a less than appealing texture, and just doesn’t add much. Enter Cranberry Orange Relish. It is sweet, tangy, and full of fresh bright flavor. It is the perfect accompaniment to your Thanksgiving dinner plate.

And the best part? (Ok- second best. It’s pretty darn delicious which is definitely the best part.) The whole thing can be made in minutes.. and it’s no cook! Just give it a quick spin in the food processor, then let it sit and do it’s thing in the fridge while you focus on the more high maintenance parts of your Thanksgiving feast.

Ingredients:

• cranberries– fresh cranberries are only available for a couple months out of the year. I always buy extra to keep in the freezer year round. Frozen cranberries work great here too!
• oranges– I use navel oranges, but mandarin will work in a pinch.
• sugar– I cut back the amount of sugar drastically in this recipe and love it just as much, if not more! I haven’t tried substituting the sugar with maple syrup or honey, but it could work.
• nuts– I usually use walnuts, but pecans or almonds would also be delicious!

How to Make Cranberry Orange Relish

1. With a zester (a grater works in a pinch), zest the peel of one orange. Set aside. Peel the remaining orange, then section both oranges. 
2. Place cranberries and orange segments in your food processor. Grind finely chopped.
3. Stir in sugar, reserved zest, and chopped nuts.
4. Chill for several hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

More Recipes You’ll Love:

• 2 medium oranges
• 4 cup fresh cranberries 1 lb
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts

• With a grater or zester, zest the skin of one orange.  Peel and then section both oranges.  Grind oranges and cranberries in food processor.  Stir in sugar, nuts, and zest.  Chill for several hours.

• Serve with poultry or ham.

• Can be frozen.

Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 25mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 32g