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Easy No-Cook Cranberry Apple Relish

November 10, 2023 8 Comments

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Easy No-Cook Cranberry Apple Relish

This No-Cook Cranberry Apple Relish is sure to be everyone’s favorite side dish at Thanksgiving and all of your holiday dinners!  It’s a quick and easy recipe to make with cranberries, raspberries, apples, and orange marmalade – and is the perfect bright and refreshing relish to pair with savory main dishes.

Fresh cranberries, sweet fruits, and a hint of orange… I love this cranberry orange relish recipe SO much! Serve it once at your next family gathering, and be prepared to make it a part of your annual Thanksgiving and holiday dinner traditions, too.

The relish always gets rave reviews, but it is *secretly* the easiest no-cook dish I prepare every year. It’s made with just 5 ingredients and comes together in only 10 minutes. Seriously, it doesn’t get much easier than this recipe!

I suggest you make this fabulously flavorful relish a day ahead for ease. Then it is ready to enjoy cold for a dinner side dish, or to use as a sweet and crunchy condiment with other foods.

Recipe Ingredients

  • Cranberries – fresh is best
  • Raspberries – fresh or frozen (do not thaw)
  • Sugar – white cane sugar, or coconut sugar
  • Apples – I like sweet and crunchy Honeycrisp
  • Orange marmalade – the “secret” ingredient for a sweet and tart cranberry apple relish

How to Make Easy No-Cook Cranberry Apple Relish

Easy No-Cook Cranberry Apple Relish in food processor
Easy No-Cook Cranberry Apple Relish on food processor after being processed.
  1. Gather fresh cranberries, fresh or frozen raspberries, Honeycrisp apples (or your favorite apple), orange marmalade, and a bit of cane sugar.  
  2. Toss all of the ingredients into the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade.  Pulse on and off until relish is a chunky consistency.  For a smoother consistency, just pulse a little longer.

Bam!  Fresh cranberries for Thanksgiving in less than 10 minutes.

Serving Suggestions

I love this relish so much I eat it with a spoon.  

Fresh cranberry sauce will enhance your Thanksgiving plate… Add it on the table alongside Roast Turkey with Apple Cider Gravy or Fresh Herb Crockpot Turkey Breast, Southern Yams, Fresh Herb Turkey Stuffing, and Buttery Parker House Rolls.

But don’t stop there!  Try on crackers with goat cheese or cream cheese. It’s great as a condiment on sandwiches – like that leftover turkey one you’ll likely be making soon – or other sammies with savory meats.

Or how about a topping for oatmeal or yogurt?  On top of Muesli!  (I’m now having that for breakfast tomorrow) My list can go on and on.  

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between cranberry sauce and cranberry relish?

Cranberry sauce, like what you get solid in a can and homemade versions, have a slightly thick and gelatinous consistency. It’s almost like a firm Jello. Cranberry relish, on the other hand, is made with finely shredded or pureed cranberries and other ingredients. So it has a texture like a classic relish or fine slaw.

How long will cranberry orange relish last in the refrigerator?

Store the relish in a container with a lid.  It tastes best when enjoyed within a day or so, but it will keep fresh in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Can you freeze raw cranberry relish?

Yes, you can! Transfer the cranberry orange relish to an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw the container in the refrigerator overnight before serving cold.

Is cranberry relish served hot or cold?

Serve the no-cook relish cold for the most flavorful and refreshing Thanksgiving side dish.

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Easy No-Cook Cranberry Apple Relish

This No-Cook Cranberry Apple Relish is a quick and easy recipe to make with cranberries, raspberries, apples, and orange marmalade. It's the perfect bright and refreshing relish to pair with savory holiday dishes.

Course Appetizer, Condiment, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword cranberry apple, cranberry relish, cranberry sauce, fresh cranberries, Thanksgiving side dish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 20 people
Calories 48 kcal
Author Janet Barton

Ingredients

  • 3 cups fresh cranberries sorted and rinsed
  • 1 cup raspberries fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup cane sugar
  • 2 honeycrisp apples tart peeled and diced
  • ½ cup orange marmalade

Instructions

  1. Gather fresh cranberries, fresh or frozen raspberries, Honeycrisp apples (or your favorite apple), orange marmalade, and a bit of cane sugar.

  2. Toss all of the ingredients into the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade.  Pulse on and off until relish is a chunky consistency.  For a smoother consistency, just pulse a little longer.

Recipe Notes

Store the relish in a container with a lid.  It tastes best when enjoyed within a day or so, but it will keep fresh in the refrigerator for up to a week.

 

To freeze:  Transfer the cranberry orange relish to an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 2 months.  Thaw the container in the refrigerator overnight before serving cold.

Nutrition Facts
Easy No-Cook Cranberry Apple Relish
Amount Per Serving
Calories 48
% Daily Value*
Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 4mg0%
Potassium 31mg1%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 0g0%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 0g0%
Vitamin A 15IU0%
Vitamin C 2.8mg3%
Calcium 6mg1%
Iron 0.1mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Annetta Vanlandschoot says

    November 5, 2023 at 9:03 pm

    3 stars
    I make this dish without sugar. Simply add sugar free any flavor jello. No extra liquid needed. And I like coarsely chopped walnuts. Let it refrigerate, and serve.

    Reply
    • Janet Barton says

      November 6, 2023 at 6:52 pm

      Brilliant idea and I love the addition of walnuts. Thank you so much for sharing your additions. I love the sugar free idea with jello.

      Reply
  2. Tiffany says

    March 22, 2019 at 3:31 am

    5 stars
    The apple pairs so well with the cranberries!! This is my new go-to recipe for THanksgiving

    Reply
    • Janet Barton says

      March 22, 2019 at 4:03 am

      Thank you. I like to eat it with a spoon.

      Reply
  3. Cindy says

    November 15, 2018 at 6:36 pm

    hOW MANY CRANBERRIES ARE NEEDED FOR THIS RECIPE? 3 BAGS OR 3 LBS? jUST NEED SOME CLARIFICATION ON THE AMOUNT. hAPPY tHANKSGIVING!

    Reply
    • Janet Barton says

      November 15, 2018 at 9:10 pm

      Oh my gosh! I totally forgot to put in the amount. I’m so sorry. It’s 3 cups cranberries. Thanks for bringing that to my attention. I hope you love it as much as I do.

      Reply
  4. CARDAMOME says

    November 15, 2018 at 2:12 pm

    5 stars
    I’m going next to plant a cranberrie”s. I hope next year it’ll give me a lot of fruits! i note your receipe maybe for some duck. As you seem you like fruit, iwant to ginve you the llink for my special 12fruits cake for xmas. try it, you’ll do it every year! http://cardamome.over-blog.com/-5 . happy thanksgiving, C.U

    Reply
    • Janet Barton says

      November 15, 2018 at 9:18 pm

      Best of luck. Thanks for a link to your blog.

      Reply

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