Cranberry Orange Relish

Shannon Vavich
A sophisticated cranberry relish for your Thanksgiving table. Fresh orange zest, orange juice, maple syrup, sugar and orange liqueur combine to bring out the very best flavor and sparkle of fresh, plump, crimson cranberries.

A sparkling, bejeweled platter of this delicious cranberry relish will make your Thanksgiving table all the more memorable.

This relish simmers up in just a few minutes. The bright flavors of fresh orange and orange liqueur perfectly compliment the zingy cranberries. A touch of maple syrup adds a warm, earthy flavor. You can make this up to two weeks before Thanksgiving and keep it in the fridge until the big day.

Cranberry Orange Relish

Shannon Vavich
A sophisticated cranberry relish for your Thanksgiving table. Fresh orange zest, orange juice, maple syrup, sugar and orange liqueur combine to bring out the very best flavor and sparkle of fresh, plump, crimson cranberries.
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups fresh cranberries One 12 ounce bag.
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup real maple syrup
  • 1 orange for zesting and juice
  • 2 Tbs Grand Marnier orange liqueur

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the fresh cranberries in cold water. Pick out any stems or wilted/squishy cranberries. Fresh cranberries should be firm and crimson.
  • Zest your orange with zester, or grate on a fine cheese grater taking care not to grate any of the white pith.
  • Cut orange in fourths, and squeeze out the juice. Discard any seeds that you may find in your juice. 
  • Next, dump the cranberries in a sauce pan. Add all remaining ingredients, including the orange zest and orange juice.
  • Simmer on medium heat, stirring occasionally. The cranberries will begin to pop once they get hot, and the longer the sauce cooks, the thicker it will become.
  • This sauce is wonderful served either hot or cold, and also makes a very good filling for coffee cake.
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