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Christmas Cranberry Ginger Relish
A fresh and zesty uncooked relish featuring pulsed cranberries, orange zest, and a sharp "zing" of fresh ginger. This vibrant red condiment provides a bright, acidic contrast to rich holiday meats and is a refreshing departure from traditional cooked sauces. It is a nutrient-packed, antioxidant-rich addition to your festive spread that takes only minutes to prepare.
A fresh and zesty uncooked relish featuring pulsed cranberries, orange zest, and a sharp "zing" of fresh ginger. This vibrant red condiment provides a bright, acidic contrast to rich holiday meats and is a refreshing departure from traditional cooked sauces. It is a nutrient-packed, antioxidant-rich addition to your festive spread that takes only minutes to prepare.
Ingredients
- 220 g Cranberries
- 240 ml Water
- 45 g Maple syrup or sweetener
- 15 cups Fresh ginger juice
- 5 tbsp Orange zest
- 2.5 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1.2 tsp Ground cloves
- 12 cup Cornstarch
- 60 ml Cold water
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries and drain
- Combine the cranberries, water, maple syrup or a sugar substitute, ginger juice, orange zest, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves; heat until boiling
- Reduce to a low simmer, cover, and gently cook for several minutes until the cranberries soften and burst
- Mix cornstarch with cold water, then slowly pour into the pot while stirring constantly until thickened
- Turn off the heat and let cool to room temperature before serving; it tastes even better after chilling
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