Cranberry Orange Relish
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.
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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