Cooking Lessons #167 Holiday Cranberry Relish

The 2020 Holidays Recipe Collection

How you doin’? Growing up in my house this was always a forgotten dish—the one that was stuck in the back of the fridge and discovered when the leftovers were being put away. It is such an important side dish as it cuts some of the richness with the tartness of the cranberries.
 
It is very simple to make and one of the best cranberry relishes ever. This easy and delicious recipe takes only 15 minutes to make with just a few ingredients probably on hand. It is spiced with cinnamon and sweetened with orange juice… the best combination of sweet and tart! The perfect complement to your holiday meal.
 
Prep time:  5 minutes
Cook time:  10 minutes
Chill time:  4 hours or overnight
Yield:  8 servings
 
Ingredients
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup orange juice (fresh or bottled)
1/2 cup water
1 envelope Knox gelatin (optional—see ChefSecret below)
12 oz fresh cranberries, rinsed
1/8 teaspoon of kosher salt
1 cinnamon stick
1 piece of orange peel (by using a potato peeler or paring knife)
 
Directions

1. Combine the sugar, orange juice and water (and gelatin, if using) in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir to combine.
2. Add the raw cranberries, salt, cinnamon stick and orange peel.
3. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently.
4. Continue cooking, for about 10 minutes, or until most of the cranberries have popped. I like to leave a handful of berries whole.
5. Let cool for at least 30 minutes.
6.  Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

ChefSecret:  This is a make-ahead course.  Can be made up to 3 days in advance. If you prefer your relish a little firmer, add 1 envelope of Knox gelatin as you are adding the liquid ingredients and whisk well.

Covid-19 Quip of the Day:  “Day 246 or something at home and the dog is looking at me like, “See, this is why I chew the furniture!”
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