Spiced Cranberry Relish Recipe

Name: Spiced Cranberry Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 md. orange, zest and juice of; 1/2 md. lemon, zest and juice of; 3 cups port; 1 pkg. fresh cranberries, washed; 1/2 md. red onion, diced; 1 oz. fresh ginger, peeled and cut into julienne; 3 tbsp. dark brown sugar; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. white pepper; 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 2 tbsp. Grand Marnier

Servings: persons

1
Cut the orange and lemon peels into julienne.
2
In a small saucepan, heat the juices and 1/2 cup port.
3
Over medium-high heat, cook the peels until tender, about 10 minutes.
4
Reserve.
5
In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, onion, 2 cups port, ginger, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
6
Over medium-high heat, cook until the relish thickens, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7
Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup port, the Grand Marnier, and the reserved orange and lemon peel mixture.
8
Cool.
9
Transfer to a serving bowl and refrigerate, covered, until needed.
10
The relish will keep up to 1 week.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 md. orange, zest and juice of, 1/2 md. lemon, zest and juice of, 3 cups port, 1 pkg. fresh cranberries, washed, and more.

Yes, Spiced Cranberry Relish falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Spiced Cranberry Relish

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Variations & substitutions

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