Description
This vibrant Cranberry Relish is a refreshing and tangy side dish perfect for holiday meals or any occasion. Made with fresh cranberries, juicy pear, and zesty orange, it combines sweet and tart flavors with a delightful chunky texture. Ready in minutes with no cooking required, this relish adds a burst of color and flavor to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 package (12 oz) fresh or flash frozen cranberries
- 1 medium pear, cored and chopped
- 1 naval orange, quartered and seeded
Other
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Thaw Cranberries: If using frozen cranberries, allow them to slightly thaw in the refrigerator to make processing easier and ensure even consistency.
- Process Cranberries: Add the cranberries to a food processor and pulse several times until they reach a chunky texture, not fully pureed.
- Add Orange: Cut the orange into pieces, remove any seeds, then add the entire fruit including the rind into the food processor for added zest and flavor.
- Add Pear: Cut the pear into chunks, removing seeds, and add it to the food processor to introduce sweetness and a smooth texture.
- Add Sugar: Pour the sugar into the food processor to balance the tartness of the cranberries and citrus.
- Blend Mixture: Pulse several more times until all fruit is chopped into small coarse pieces and thoroughly combined, maintaining texture for a relish consistency.
- Serve or Refrigerate: Enjoy the relish immediately, or cover and refrigerate in a sealed container; flavors meld and deepen when chilled for a few hours.
Notes
- Sugar amount can be adjusted based on your preference for sweetness or tartness.
- For a smoother texture, pulse more; for chunkier relish, pulse less.
- This relish stores well in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Can be served as a condiment with turkey, chicken, or spread on sandwiches.
- Use fresh cranberries if available for best flavor, but flash frozen works well too.
