Raisin Berry Relish is a tangy-sweet condiment combining the bold tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of orange juice, raisins, and sugar. Popular around holidays, especially Thanksgiving, it serves as a vibrant accompaniment to turkey, ham, or roast poultry. This relish is simmered slowly to extract maximum flavor and develops a rich, jewel-toned texture with bursts of fruit. Unlike raw cranberry sauces, this cooked version has a jammy depth that improves after chilling and is perfect for gifting or serving in glass jars.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cranberries (fresh )
- 15 oz golden raisins
- 2 cups orange juice
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp orange peel (grated )
Instructions
Step 1: Prep Ingredients
- Wash cranberries and remove any stems.
- Grate orange peel and set aside.
Step 2: Begin Base Mixture
- In a 3-quart saucepan, combine raisins, orange juice, water, lemon juice, and sugar.
Step 3: Dissolve and Simmer
- Place over high heat and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 4: Add Cranberries
- Add cranberries and return to boiling.
- Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated and berries begin to burst.
Step 5: Finish & Cool
- Remove from heat and stir in grated orange peel.
- Cool completely and store in a covered jar in the refrigerator.
Tips
- Finely chop cranberries for a smoother relish texture
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or cloves for warm spice notes
- Substitute golden raisins for a lighter flavor
- Serve chilled for best flavor development
- Excellent alongside turkey, ham, or roast chicken
- Spoon over cream cheese for an easy appetizer
- Makes a lovely edible gift when jarred
- Keeps well refrigerated for up to 10 days
Nutrition
Calories: 436kcalCarbohydrates: 113gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 897mgFiber: 6gSugar: 88gVitamin A: 240IUVitamin C: 67mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 2mg
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