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Cranberry Orange Relish

November 16, 2012 By Sarah 17 Comments

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Cranberry Orange Relish has been a staple Thanksgiving dish in my family for years.  It will soon be a staple in your home too!

fried dandelions // cranberry orange relish

Cranberry Orange Relish has been a staple on my family’s Thanksgiving table since I was a kid.  It has probably been a staple for longer than that even.  My dad, who likes to cook, but doesn’t often have the time, is always in charge of this dish, and the stuffing of course!  The bright flavors of orange and cranberry are so refreshing, and balance out all of the comfort foods like green bean casserole and mashed potatoes.

fried dandelions // cranberry orange relish

fried dandelions // cranberry orange relish

This couldn’t be easier to put together—you can have it done in less than 2 minutes—in less time than it takes to unmold that store bought cranberry jelly!  All you have to do is pop the 3 (T H R E E !) ingredients into the food processor, pulse, and serve.

fried dandelions // cranberry orange relish

This afternoon Jonathan and I made a quick batch so that we could take some new pictures.  I coached him through what to do, but he made it completely on his own, other than me cutting the oranges.  I’m telling you—this is easy enough that a 2 year old can make it!

fried dandelions // cranberry orange relish

I hope this family favorite lands a spot at your Thanksgiving table this year.  It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving in my house without a scoop of this on my plate.  I hope this will become a staple for you too!  When you make it, take a picture and post it to social media.  Be sure to tag me so that I can see it!  { @frieddandelions // #frieddandelions }

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Cranberry Orange Relish

Cranberry Orange Relish has been a staple Thanksgiving dish in my family for years. It will soon be a staple in your home too!
Prep Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Thanksgiving
Servings: 8 -10 servings
Author: Sarah De la Cruz

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cranberries (frozen and thawed are fine)
  • 10 oz whole orange (with peel, cut down into smaller pieces (4 clementines would be perfect))
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

  • Place ingredients into food processor, orange rinds and all, and pulse until it has broken down to a relish consistency with small flecks of orange and red showing.
  • Place in sealed container and refrigerate to allow flavors to blend.
  • Enjoy! Keeps for several days and is easy to make ahead of time.

Notes

To thaw frozen cranberries, simply pour the whole cranberries into a bowl and fill with warm water. Allow them to sit for a couple of minutes, then strain and proceed.

fried dandelions // cranberry orange relish

fried dandelions // cranberry orange relish

fried dandelions // cranberry orange relish

 

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  1. Mary Ellen @ VNutrition says

    November 10, 2016 at 10:55 am

    I’ve never even heard of cranberry orange relish but it looks delicious!!! And Jonathan is the cutest!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      November 10, 2016 at 10:43 pm

      Really? Its a Thanksgiving staple—especially in my family! And thanks, he is super cute and completely mischievous and a giant handful! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Ginny says

    November 9, 2016 at 3:10 pm

    Love this combination. Thank you so much and I love that little one too.

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      November 10, 2016 at 10:46 pm

      Thank you! It’s so yummy and easy too!

      Reply
  3. Jenn says

    November 8, 2016 at 11:18 am

    I don’t understand why anyone would ever buy that yucky stuff from the can. It’s so easy to make your own! Love the addition of orange here. Sounds so delicious!

    Reply
  4. Mel | avirtualvegan.com says

    November 8, 2016 at 8:37 am

    It’s so quick and easy! Love it. I would never have thought to make it like that!

    Reply
  5. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says

    November 4, 2016 at 3:10 pm

    Beautiful photos! In my family we do the apple version. It’s the same recipe but with apples instead of oranges. 🙂

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      November 4, 2016 at 11:58 pm

      Oh wow, in a relish style? Interesting—I bet that it’s really yummy! Thanks re: the pictures—I had a full Thanksgiving spread set up in my kitchen yesterday during Jonathan’s nap 🙂

      Reply
      • Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says

        November 6, 2016 at 5:38 pm

        I’m impressed!

        Reply

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