What is the difference between cranberry sauce and cranberry relish?

Typically, "cranberry sauce" refers to a cooked product while "cranberry relish" is uncooked (the cranberries instead are broken down in a food processor or other manner)—however, some recipes use these phrases interchangeably.

How long does cranberry relish stay fresh?

To make-ahead: Cranberry relish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks . To freeze: Store cranberry relish in a freezer safe container for 2-3 months. To use, remove it from the freezer and thaw it in the refrigerator.

Is cranberry relish good for you?

Cranberries naturally contain the flavonoid, proanthocyanidin (PAC) and other polyphenols that have potential health benefits such as fighting infection and healthy aging . 1 cup of fresh, chopped cranberries has 5.1 g of fiber, 94 mg of potassium and over 20% of the daily value of vitamin C.

What is the difference between a sauce and a relish?

Relish can consist of a single type or a combination of vegetables and fruit, which may be coarsely or finely chopped; its texture will vary depending on the slicing style used for these solid ingredients, but generally a relish is not as smooth as a sauce-type condiment such as ketchup.

What is cranberry relish made of?

There's no cooking involved, just using a grinder or a food processor to grind up and mix together raw cranberries, tart green apples, a large seedless orange, and sugar . It's amazing how good it is! Great with roast turkey, or for leftovers on turkey sandwiches.

What are the two types of cranberry sauce?

Cranberry sauce can be served either as a gooey liquid or as a solid jelly. The jellied version is solid enough to retain the shape of the container in which it's placed whereas the sauce version is much more fluid . The difference between the fluid sauce and the jelly versions comes down to pectin.

What does cranberry relish taste like?

Here are a few reasons why Cranberry Relish is the way to go: It's sweet, a little tart, and totally refreshing – almost like a palate cleaner. It's SO quick and easy to make! It can be prepared in just 5 minutes!

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November 16, 2012 By Sarah 17 Comments

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Cranberry Orange Relish has been a staple Thanksgiving dish in my family for years. It will soon be a staple in your home too!

Cranberry Orange Relish has been a staple on my family’s Thanksgiving table since I was a kid. It has probably been a staple for longer than that even. My dad, who likes to cook, but doesn’t often have the time, is always in charge of this dish, and the stuffing of course! The bright flavors of orange and cranberry are so refreshing, and balance out all of the comfort foods like green bean casserole and mashed potatoes.

This couldn’t be easier to put together—you can have it done in less than 2 minutes—in less time than it takes to unmold that store bought cranberry jelly! All you have to do is pop the 3 (T H R E E !) ingredients into the food processor, pulse, and serve.

This afternoon Jonathan and I made a quick batch so that we could take some new pictures. I coached him through what to do, but he made it completely on his own, other than me cutting the oranges. I’m telling you—this is easy enough that a 2 year old can make it!

I hope this family favorite lands a spot at your Thanksgiving table this year. It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving in my house without a scoop of this on my plate. I hopethis will become a staple for you too! When you make it, take a picture and post it to social media. Be sure to tag me so that I can see it! { @frieddandelions // #frieddandelions }

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Cranberry Orange Relish

Cranberry Orange Relish has been a staple Thanksgiving dish in my family for years. It will soon be a staple in your home too!

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Total Time5 minutes mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Thanksgiving

Servings: 8 -10 servings

Author: Sarah De la Cruz

Ingredients

2 cups cranberries (frozen and thawed are fine)
10 oz whole orange (with peel, cut down into smaller pieces (4 clementines would be perfect))
1/2 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

Place ingredients into food processor, orange rinds and all, and pulse until it has broken down to a relish consistency with small flecks of orange and red showing.
Place in sealed container and refrigerate to allow flavors to blend.
Enjoy! Keeps for several days and is easy to make ahead of time.

Notes

To thaw frozen cranberries, simply pour the whole cranberries into a bowl and fill with warm water. Allow them to sit for a couple of minutes, then strain and proceed.

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Mary Ellen @ VNutrition says
November 10, 2016 at 10:55 am
I’ve never even heard of cranberry orange relish but it looks delicious!!! And Jonathan is the cutest!
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- Sarah says
  November 10, 2016 at 10:43 pm
  Really? Its a Thanksgiving staple—especially in my family! And thanks, he is super cute and completely mischievous and a giant handful! 🙂
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Ginny says
November 9, 2016 at 3:10 pm
Love this combination. Thank you so much and I love that little one too.
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- Sarah says
  November 10, 2016 at 10:46 pm
  Thank you! It’s so yummy and easy too!
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Jenn says
November 8, 2016 at 11:18 am
I don’t understand why anyone would ever buy that yucky stuff from the can. It’s so easy to make your own! Love the addition of orange here. Sounds so delicious!
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Mel | avirtualvegan.com says
November 8, 2016 at 8:37 am
It’s so quick and easy! Love it. I would never have thought to make it like that!
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Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says
November 4, 2016 at 3:10 pm
Beautiful photos! In my family we do the apple version. It’s the same recipe but with apples instead of oranges. 🙂
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- Sarah says
  November 4, 2016 at 11:58 pm
  Oh wow, in a relish style? Interesting—I bet that it’s really yummy! Thanks re: the pictures—I had a full Thanksgiving spread set up in my kitchen yesterday during Jonathan’s nap 🙂
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  - Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says
    November 6, 2016 at 5:38 pm
    I’m impressed!
    Reply

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