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Homemade Cranberry Ginger Relish – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Homemade Cranberry Ginger Relish

A vibrant explosion of tart cranberries, zesty orange, and a warm, spicy kick from fresh ginger, this homemade Cranberry Ginger Relish is the star of any holiday table. Perfect for pairing with vegetarian and vegan roasts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 serving
Calories: 53
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) finely diced red onion
  • 12 ounces (340 g / 12 oz) fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 2 medium oranges, peeled, seeded, and chopped
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon (15 mL / 0.5 fl oz) minced fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon (5 mL / 0.2 fl oz) minced orange peel
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2 mL / 0.1 fl oz) cinnamon
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup / 85 to 125 mL brown sugar, or sweetener of choice
  • Make this relish up to a week in advance. The flavors will meld and deepen beautifully in the refrigerator.
  • For a smoother, more sauce-like consistency, use an immersion blender to pulse the relish a few times after cooking.
  • This relish freezes wonderfully. Pour the cooled relish into an airtight container and store for up to 3 months.

Method
 

  1. Combine the red onion, cranberries, chopped oranges, orange juice, minced ginger, orange peel, cinnamon, and brown sugar in a medium saucepan.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
  4. Continue to simmer until the cranberries have burst and the relish has thickened to your desired consistency.
  5. Let cool before serving.
  6. Taste and adjust the sweetness at the end of cooking. If it's too tart, add a bit more sugar; if too sweet, a squeeze of fresh lemon or orange juice can brighten it up.

Nutrition

Calories: 53kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.1g

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