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    Easy Cranberry Relish (One Bowl)

    Published: Dec 12, 2018 · Modified: Jan 23, 2025 by Abeer Rizvi · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

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    Quick and easy cranberry relish recipe, made with simple ingredients in one pot/ bowl in 10 minutes. It's a classic, fresh, sweet and tart side/ condiment. Also known as cranberry salad.

    Bowl of Cranberry Side Dish With Steel Spoon.

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    This homemade and old fashioned cranberry relish from scratch is always a big hit at our Christmas and Thanksgiving feasts. The wonderful flavor and texture comes from fresh fruits. Don't even think about using dried or frozen cranberries! This is not cooked relish. The cooked version is actually called cranberry sauce and the recipe for that is entirely different. Check out my One Pot Cranberry Sauce recipe.

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    • Tips and techniques
    • Variations
    • How to make easy one pot cranberry relish recipe from scratch?
    • How to freeze cranberry relish?
    • How long will cranberry relish last?
    • Can you make cranberry relish ahead of time?
    • What is cranberry relish used for?
    • More one pot side dishes
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    Tips and techniques

    • Adjust the amount of sugar, based on your preference.
    • Honey or maple syrup can be used instead of sugar but that can make everything very watery. So, be cautious!
    • For a hint of spice, add ¼  ground cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon ground ginger.
    • You must allow this to sit undisturbed in the fridge for at least 1 hour to allow all the flavors to deepen.
    • Garnish with some fresh mint or parsley.
    • Don't use frozen or dried cranberries!
    • Don't process the fruits for too long in the food processor because it's supposed to be rough and chunky.
    • If you don't have a food processor, you can roughly chop the cranberries, apple, orange and mix it all together with sugar and zest in a serving bowl. It will be tedious work though.

    Variations

    • Replace apple with drained, crushed pineapples.
    • For a hint of spice, add half a jalapeno.
    • I don't add walnuts but you can sprinkle on top, prior to serving to add a little crunch. Roasted pecans is another nut option.

    How to make easy one pot cranberry relish recipe from scratch?

    1. Roughly chop cranberries, apples, oranges in a food processor.
    2.  Mix in sugar and zest.
    3. Transfer to a bowl and chill before serving.
    Easy One Pot Fresh Cranberry Relish in Glass Bowl.

    How to freeze cranberry relish?

    No, don't do it!  That's because when it thaws, it will release a lot of water.

    How long will cranberry relish last?

    It stays fresh for up to 3 days, when stored properly but I like to serve it within 2 days.

    Can you make cranberry relish ahead of time?

    Yes, it can be made about 2 days in advance. It should be stored in a sealed container in the fridge until you are ready to serve.

    What is cranberry relish used for?

    It's a side dish or condiment that is made with raw cranberries. It's sweet and tart and most often combined with apples, oranges and some sugar. Nuts are sometimes sprinkled on top for a slight crunch. This is different from cranberry sauce because the sauce is cooked and has an entirely different, relatively smoother consistency.

    It can be served alongside meats such as turkey, pork tenderloin, ham (such as this Slow Cooker Ham). Leftovers can be used as a filling or spread in burgers and sandwiches. It can also be served over brie or cream cheese as a Thanksgiving or Christmas holiday appetizer.

    Spoonful of Chopped Cranberry Salad - Closeup Shot.

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    Easy One Pot Fresh Cranberry Relish in Glass Bowl.

    Cranberry Relish Recipe

    Abeer
    Quick and easy cranberry relish recipe, made with simple ingredients in one pot/ bowl in 10 minutes. It's a classic, fresh, sweet and tart side/ condiment.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Chill time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 People
    Calories 123 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 package Cranberries Fresh, Washed and patted dry, 12 oz.
    • 1 Apple Cored, Cut into quarters, Optional
    • 1 Orange Medium size, Peeled, Seeds removed, Cut into quarters
    • ¾ cup Granulated sugar
    • 1 tsp Orange zest

    Instructions
     

    • Add cranberries, apple, orange, sugar, zest in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Do not try to make this smooth! It's not eaten that way. 
    • Transfer this to serving bowl. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour so that the flavors deepen. 
    • Garnish with mint leaves (optional) and enjoy. 

    Notes

    • Read all my tips above.
    • Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 123kcalCarbohydrates: 31gPotassium: 71mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 65IUVitamin C: 13.4mgCalcium: 11mg

    An automated tool is used to calculate the nutritional information. As such, I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information provided for any recipe on this site.

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    Comments

    1. Tayler Ross says

      December 13, 2018 at 12:34 pm

      This cranberry relish is so perfect for the holidays! I love how easy this is!5 stars

      Reply
    2. Suzy says

      December 13, 2018 at 12:38 pm

      Now this relish is so fresh looking and festive! What a great recipe!5 stars

      Reply
    3. Leo says

      November 26, 2019 at 5:58 pm

      I love this relish but I omit the apple. It easy,simple and turns out very tasty.....a keeper.5 stars

      Reply
      • WhyKnot says

        November 23, 2021 at 10:32 pm

        I don't blame you, I never put apple in mines either!

        Reply
        • Abeer Rizvi says

          November 30, 2021 at 2:13 pm

          I like adding them because I feel like it adds more flavor and texture but everyone has their own preference.

    4. Monica says

      November 28, 2019 at 6:37 pm

      Make this!!! It’s great tasting!5 stars

      Reply
    5. Jacqui L. Thomas says

      November 27, 2021 at 7:22 am

      I make it and love it, but because I want less sugar I add one 8 serving box of any red SUGAR FREE jello instead of the sugar. Tastes wonderful! Just a thought...5 stars

      Reply
      • Abeer Rizvi says

        November 30, 2021 at 2:11 pm

        Oh! That's a great idea. I will try that next time for some of my family members who watch this sugar intake.

        Reply

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