sauce
Cranberry–Apple–Orange Relish
This bright, fresh Cranberry–Apple–Orange Relish is a timeless holiday staple at RizzieFarms. Unlike cooked cranberry sauce, this no-cook relish keeps all the vibrant, crisp flavors of its ingredients — tart cranberries, juicy oranges, and a crisp Granny Smith apple. A touch of sugar balances the sharp fruitiness and brings everything together into a beautifully textured, ruby-red condiment. Perfect with roasted turkey, pork, ham, or simply spooned over yogurt or oatmeal, this relish delivers pure, refreshing flavors with every bite and stores wonderfully for make-ahead holiday prep.
Ingredients
Relish Base
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries, rinsed
- 1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 whole orange, unpeeled, seeded, and chopped
- 3/4 to 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Prep the fruit Rinse 12 ounces fresh cranberries. Peel, core, and chop 1 large Granny Smith apple. Chop 1 whole orange, leaving the peel on but removing any seeds.
- Process Place the 12 ounces cranberries, chopped Granny Smith apple, and chopped orange into a food processor. Pulse until everything is finely chopped but not pureed.
- Sweeten Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in 3/4 to 1 cup granulated sugar, adjusting the amount until the sweetness balances the tartness of the cranberries and orange peel.
- Chill Cover the relish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld and the sugar dissolve fully.
- Serve Stir before serving. Enjoy alongside roasted turkey, pork, ham, or as a bright topping for yogurt, oatmeal, or desserts.
Notes
- For extra brightness, add a splash of orange juice or zest another orange.
- If you prefer a smoother relish, pulse longer in the processor.
- Sugar amount varies based on cranberry tartness; start with 3/4 cup and add more if needed.
- Stores well and tastes even better the next day.