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Raisin-Cranberry Relish
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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course relish
Cuisine American
Servings 5 cups
Calories 436 kcal

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
Keyword citrus, cranberry relish, fruit preserve, holiday, make-ahead, sweet-tart, vintage
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