Bright Zesty Cranberry Orange Relish with Fresh Ginger
A quick and easy cranberry relish with fresh ginger and orange that is tart, sweet, and slightly spicy. Perfect for holiday meals or weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries (about 3 cups)
- 1 large navel orange (zest and juice)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries and pick out any soft or bruised ones. Wash the orange, zest it, then squeeze the juice (about ¼ cup). Peel and grate the ginger.
- In a medium saucepan, combine orange juice, orange zest, grated ginger, sugar, water, and a pinch of salt. Stir until sugar starts to dissolve.
- Add the cranberries to the saucepan and stir to combine.
- Place over medium-high heat and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low.
- Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and relish thickens slightly.
- Check consistency: it should coat the back of a spoon. For a smoother relish, gently mash some cranberries with a spoon or potato masher.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or ginger as desired.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely in a glass bowl or jar.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
Do not overcook the cranberries; keep heat at a gentle simmer. Let the relish rest in the fridge for at least 2 hours to meld flavors. This recipe doubles easily.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 1
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
Keywords: cranberry relish, cranberry orange relish, fresh ginger, holiday side dish, easy cranberry sauce, Thanksgiving relish