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Southern Cranberry Relish

Cultural Context

Southern Cranberry Relish is a cherished side dish in the American South, often served during Thanksgiving and Christmas meals. This vibrant relish balances the tartness of fresh cranberries with the sweetness of sugar and citrus, creating a refreshing contrast to rich meats. Over the years, variations have emerged, incorporating different nuts and spices, making it a versatile accompaniment enjoyed by many.

Southern AmericanUSside
15 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
6 oz box of cherry Jell-O
2 cups orange juice
12 oz package of fresh cranberries
2 cups pecans
zest of 1 orange
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 drop of orange oil

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans provide a similar texture and flavor.

1

Wash and sort the cranberries twice, removing any soft ones.

2

Put the sorted cranberries into a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped, looking for small pieces.

3

Transfer the chopped cranberries to a mixing bowl and pick out any unchopped ones, returning them to the food processor.

4

Measure out 2 cups of pecans and chop them in the food processor, then add to the mixing bowl with cranberries.

5

In a separate bowl, combine the cherry Jell-O packet and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar.

6

Boil 2 cups of water and pour it into a 4-cup measuring cup, then add the Jell-O sugar mixture and stir until dissolved.

7

Pour the Jell-O mixture over the cranberries and pecans in the mixing bowl and stir thoroughly.

8

Measure out 2 cups of orange juice and pour it over the mixture, stirring well.

9

Zest one orange and add the zest to the mixing bowl.

10

Add one drop of orange oil to the mixture and stir everything together thoroughly.

11

Cover the mixture with foil and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours to set.

12

Before serving, mix the relish to break up any pieces of gelatin and serve cold.

Cooking Techniques

mixingchopping

Equipment Needed

food processormixing bowl4-cup measuring cupspoonfoil

Spice Level:

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Allergens

tree-nuts

Also Known As

Cranberry SauceCranberry Chutney

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