This Fresh Cranberry and Orange Relish is the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
My mother-in-law’s Fresh Cranberry and Orange Relish is easy to make and always on our holiday table. It’s definitely one of the best Thanksgiving recipes ever.
I’m not sure what the correct name is…cranberry salad or cranberry relish or cranberry sauce? But, whatever it is, this Fresh Cranberry and Orange Relish is a staple on all of our holiday menus. It starts with Thanksgiving and continues through the Christmas season. My mother-in-law is always in charge of making it, too.
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The recipe is really quite simple — there are only a few easy to find ingredients.
Plus this Ocean Spray Cranberry Orange Relish comes together quickly. The best part about this recipe is you can make it a day or two in advance. The longer it sits, the better it tastes. The flavors really get a chance to combine together.
Recently, I made this Fresh Cranberry Relish Recipe on WNEP’s Home & Backyard program. You can watch the clip here.
One of my favorite ways to enjoy this recipe is in my easy Leftover Thanksgiving Panini. The sweet-tartness really adds great flavor. This truly is one of my favorite Easy Cranberry Relish recipes.
Tips for Making Fresh Cranberry and Orange Relish
- Using the meat grinder attachment for a Kitchen Aid stand mixer
gives this Ocean Spray Cranberry Orange Relish the perfect texture.
- If you don’t have a stand mixer, a food processor works well too. You want to make sure everything is finely ground — no big chunks.
- You may need to adjust the sugar to your tastes. I start with a 1/2 cup and work my way up, testing as I go.
- You can add more sugar if you prefer a sweeter taste.
Make a Meal with this Ocean Spray Cranberry Orange Relish
Items You Need to Make This Fresh Cranberry Relish Recipe
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Connie says
I have to tell you I have been making cranberry relish for 25years! Mine has cranberrys ,Apple orange diabetic sugar to taste an orange juice I also grind Pecans to add to it. Your amount. I could not get your recipe to come up. Hope they are alike
Mary says
I want to make sure it is three pounds of cranberries or 3 cups?
Christina Hitchcock says
3 pounds
Melissa says
My father always wants the canned cranberry sauce. I hope I can win him over with this recipe. Sounds delicious!!
Sandra says
This was such a nice change from the “over-sweet, boiled to death” cranberries from Thanksgiving past. It has such fresh and bright flavors!
Denay DeGuzman says
I just had to come back and tell you – this delicious Thanksgiving recipe is definitely a keeper! Everyone raved about. Thank you so much for sharing it.
Terry Tribble says
I tried this adding strawberry jello and it was delicious. Something different from the usual cranberry sauce.
Christina Hitchcock says
Oooh! That’s a great idea!
Linda Riddle says
I would like to share a fantastic cranberry relish recipe! 1 bag of cleaned fresh cranberries-1 naval orange- 1 lg. red delicious apple! Grind in a grinder these three ingredients into a medium mixing bowl! Add to mixture one cup sugar! Add one small jar of orange marmelade, add one half bag of thawed rasberries! mix together and store in canning jars with seals! Best if chilled before serving! I give it to family and friends as gifts at Thanksgiving and Christmas! You may also add about 1 cup of chopped pecans, finely chopped! Always sweeten to desired taste!
Merry Christmas and have safe holidays!