I add chopped pecans and diced celery for a little crunch.

We have made this every Christmas and Thanksgiving since I was a little girl except for one difference we add one large pkg of cherry or orange jello mix it in a small bowl but just the hot water, stir until resolved pour on cranberry orange ingredients already put together pour into jello mold refrigerate until firm. It is something we look forward to every year. I hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday.

I've been making this for almost 30 years. It is basically the same recipe Ocean Spray puts on the back of their packages of fresh cranberries. Like many who have posted here, I also leave the orange peel intact. I give the orange a coarse chop before running through the food processor. And, in addition to sugar, I also add a package of Jello Cranberry flavored gelatin mix and two tablespoons of ground ginger.

I have made this for years! I leave the orange peels on the orange, that is where the good oils are. I also freeze it and use all year long. This has been in our family for years.

Mom always added an apple or 2 (Cortland) depending on how big the batch was. I also add 1/2 - 3/4 cup of raspberries. I make a big batch to freeze... enough to get me through the year. That way I can have relish for the Easter ham.

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup Jim Beam