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FRESH CRANBERRY ORANGE RELISH 
1 (12 oz.) pkg. fresh cranberries
1 orange (save zest)

The zest of the orange is the thin outer portion of the rind with all of the white removed.

Put washed, drained cranberries in a food processor with 1 orange (plus zest) which has been peeled and quartered with all seeds removed.

Pulse for a few seconds, just until coarsely chopped. Stop and scrape down sides of bowl, if necessary, to chop evenly.

Add 3/4 to 1 cup of sugar and taste adjusting sweetness as desired.

Stir well and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Cranberry Orange Relish may be frozen for up to 2 months.

Makes about 2 1/2 cups.

Submitted by: CM

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Fresh Cranberry Orange Relish
   #84685
 Beth (Virginia) says:
Thanks so much for the recipe; it's simply THE BEST. I've loved it since the Ocean Spray version years ago in glass jars. Then when they stopped making that version, I found Indian Trails in the frozen foods section. Then they stopped making that, and I counted on the recipe on the bag of cranberries. Then this year, they left that recipe off the bag. Soooooo it was great to find it here. Again, THANKS!!!
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 Susie Robison (Illinois) says:
I use the whole orange peel and all. Freeze small containers and add to one large box of strawberry jello dissolved in one cup of very hot water. Along with the frozen cranberry relish add one small box of frozen strawberries. Keep stirring until all is dissolved together. Then add one can of drained crushed pineapple and mix well. Store overnight and enjoy. Wonderful and sweet, great with turkey.
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 Rachel (Connecticut) says:
I used Blue Agave instead of sugar, and it turned out delicious! A great option for those with sugar troubles. I love this recipe!
 #83341
 Len Szachara (North Carolina) says:
After you have stirred all the ingredients, mix in 1 can of mandarin orange sections. Makes the relish more colorful and tastier.
 #55950
 Sandy (United States) says:
You are all so awesome. Thanks for the tips!
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 Barbara Herzberg (California) says:
Thank you for this recipe. It is very delicious. I like the walnut idea.
 #52594
 Ron (Massachusetts) says:
Here is a twist for diabetics. Add 1 jar of sugar free orange marmalade instead of the whole oranges and don't put any sugar in. Mix well, add cinnamon and ginger to taste. Add more Splenda if you need it sweeter.
 #189208
 Tricia Green (Idaho) replies:
Sounds good, Im diabetic and it looks like it would be a great alternative to me not being able to eat it at all when everyone else has some of the regular. I won't have to just wish I could have some I can actually can with your recipe. Thank You.
   #52501
 Jamie Mansperger (United States) says:
I added toasted chopped pecans and 1/4 cup of grand marnier. Very good.
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 The Motorman (California) says:
Great recipe, except I like to leave the skin of oranges on. It increases the tangy taste and adds texture. I use my own Valencia's and the skin is very thin. Not sure how this would work with Navels.
 #52190
 Maryann (Florida) says:
My mom used to add an apple to this recipe. Was excellent!
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 Tricia Green (Idaho) replies:
My family loved the cranberry relish and so I had to make a lot. I did two oranges, two apples two cups sugar (the sugar amount varied from year to year for some reason, some years I had to add a little more and others not as much) and two packages of fresh cranberries. I ground the oranges whole and the apples with the core out. I also added cinnamon and then a few tastes to make sure its just right.
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 Shirley Elkin (United States) says:
I use one orange to one package of cranberries, then I add raspberry jello plus 1 1/2 cups sugar. Dissolve the jello in 1 1/2 cups of boiling water and mix with cranberry mixture. I process the orange, cranberries, and sugar in my food processor.
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 Bonnie Streit (Ohio) says:
1 pkg of raspberry or cherry jello (dry just pour it in and stir) gives it a great flavor too.
 #51830
 Sara (California) says:
Along with leaving the peel on the orange and using walnuts, I add an apple, fuji or granny smith - something not too sweet.
 #14227
 Randy says:
2 whole tangerines quartered instead of orange, 2/3 cup sugar, handful of white grapes, 1/4 tsp. cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. ginger. Splash of club soda or sparkling water.

Yum!!
 #14144
 Kelli says:
Also add a little ginger, either fresh or ground. Yum!

 

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