Thanksgiving is on my mind! Now that it’s here next week, let’s discuss the menu. What are we serving with our turkey? It’s seriously a must for your dinner! This easy Cranberry Spice Relish aka the best ever cranberry sauce. It’s sweet and flavorful, the perfect dollop on top of your slices of turkey. Or if you’re like me, a nice big spoonful onto of the entire plate which turns into a big mix of everything in one bite.
The Best Cranberry Relish (In Under 30 Minutes!)
Other Thanksgiving Sides:
- Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Perfect Roasted Veggies
- Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
- Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
- Easy Pumpkin Soup
- Harvest Salad with Maple Balsamic Dressing
- Apple Cider Sangria
How long can I keep cranberry sauce in the fridge?
- Refrigerate for 10 days!
Cranberry Spice Relish
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup maple sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup golden raisins
- 1 teaspoon- 1 tablespoon orange zest, for garnish
Directions
- Add maple sugar and water in a small pot, bring to a boil over high heat until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add in everything else except for orange zest and let boil for 20 minutes, or until all of the water has evaporated (stir occasionally so that the mixture does not burn on the bottom and sides of the pot).
- Top with orange zest and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- 1 cup
Cranberry Spice Relish
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup maple sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup golden raisins
- 1 teaspoon- 1 tablespoon orange zest, for garnish
Directions
- Add maple sugar and water in a small pot, bring to a boil over high heat until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add in everything else except for orange zest and let boil for 20 minutes, or until all of the water has evaporated (stir occasionally so that the mixture does not burn on the bottom and sides of the pot).
- Top with orange zest and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- 1 cup
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3 comments on “The Best Cranberry Relish (In Under 30 Minutes!)”
Do you think dried cranberries would work if soaked for a while? It is difficult finding fresh.
Hello Lexi,
I was wondering, how do you think this would freeze if I wanted to can it?
Many Thanks!
Lisa
OMG I wish I had more maple sugar and I would make a triple batch of this can’t wait to have it for thanksgiving!