This 3-ingredient Cranberry Relish has been a family favorite for generations! It’s sweet and tangy and perfect paired with Thanksgiving turkey or served with chicken or pork.
In our family there are two groups of people; the gravy lovers and the cranberry lovers. I am the leader of the latter group and I love to serve this cranberry relish on just about everything, but especially on my famous Thanksgiving Turkey!
Guys, I’ve already started my Thanksgiving menu planning. I’m going to throw in some new favorites this year to accompany our regulars.
We’ve been enjoying this Fresh Cranberry Relish at Thanksgiving for as long as I can remember. It wasn’t until recent years attending Thanksgiving dinner at friends homes that I’ve come to realize an ugly truth: Not everyone likes cranberry sauce!
GAH! How can this be, right? I’ll tell you how–> they have never tried this type of cranberry “sauce”. It’s technically a “relish” because the cranberries are not cooked and everything is cold and raw, BUT this stuff is pure gold. Honestly, it’s good enough to eat with a spoon.
It’s a seasonal item that only comes out around Thanksgiving, but people stock up on this uncooked cranberry-orange relish and freeze it to eat year-round.
Serve Cranberry Relish on:
You could serve cranberry relish on many things but I particularly recommend:
- Homemade rolls
- Sandwiches (I love to use it in place of mayonnaise)
- Turkey (or other roasted meats)
- Yogurt – stir it into your favorite yogurt
- Waffles – I love to serve it on top of homemade Belgian waffles.
Cranberry Relish or Cranberry sauce?
There is an important difference between cranberry sauce and cranberry relish and that is that cranberry relish is made from raw ingredients blended in a food processor (it’s more fresh and tart tasting) and cranberry sauce is cooked and often much sweeter than relish.
CRANBERRY ORANGE RELISH | Old-Fashioned THANKSGIVING DAY Favorite | Easy DIY
FAQ
Can I freeze cranberry relish?
Can I freeze cranberry dip?
Can you freeze canned cranberry sauce after opening?
What do you eat cranberry orange relish with?
Can cranberry orange relish be frozen?
To Freeze. Store cranberry orange relish in an airtight container or ziptop bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. Note that the texture will be more mushy once thawed. Up to 1 week in advance, toast walnuts, and store them in an airtight storage container at room temperature.
Can one take oregano and cranberry together?
Oregano can be consumed together with cranberry since together, they have beneficial antimicrobial activity for the organism. However, it may not be a rich combination since oregano has a strong and invasive flavor.
Where can I buy a cranberry orange relish?
This little tub is an excellent stand in and will free up a few extra minutes in the race towards getting everything onto the table this Thursday. • Find It: Trader Joe’s Cranberry Orange Relish, $3.49 at most Trader Joe’s stores. I believe it’s a seasonal thing and only available in November and December.
How do you store cranberry orange relish?
Spread the relish over a slice of Greek Yogurt Cheesecake. Enjoy a simple dessert of vanilla ice cream with a scoop of cranberry orange relish and a drizzle of honey. To Store. Place leftover cranberry orange relish in an airtight storage container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To Freeze.