Gingered Cranberry Relish |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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If you've never made cranberry relish, you are going to be amazed at how quick and easy it is. The entire process takes about 15 minutes. In this version, I have avoided using oodles of refined sugar by cooking the cranberries in orange juice concentrate and adding some raisins. Crystallized ginger gives this relish special zest. Ingredients:
3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate |
1/2 cup water |
1 lb fresh cranberries, picked over and rinsed |
1/2 cup raisins |
1/2 cup coarsely chopped crystallized ginger |
1 large orange, zest of |
agave syrup (optional) or honey, to taste (optional) |
1 cup toasted pecans |
Directions:
1. Blend the orange concentrate into the water in a heavy-bottomed, 3-quart pot. Set over high heat. Add the cranberries, raisins, and 1/3 cup ginger.
2. When the liquid starts to boil, lower the heat slightly and boil uncovered, stirring occasionally, until most of the cranberries pop and the mixture thickens, 5 to 7 minutes.
3. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl or glass storage container. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of crystallized ginger, orange zest, and agave syrup or honey to taste, if desired. When the mixture has cooled, stir in the pecans. Chill until needed, up to 5 days. Serve at room temperature.
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