No Cook Cranberry Relish

Bright and tangy addition to any holiday meal!

Today, I had a dentist appointment for a cleaning. My dental assistant and I like to talk about different recipes, since we both enjoy cooking and baking for our families. She told me about a no-bake cranberry relish that she makes every year for Thanksgiving and I think it sounds wonderful. I'm definitely looking forward to making it for this year's holiday! Thanks, Peggy Sue! 

You just make it night before and let the flavors marry overnight, creating a bright, fresh new cranberry dish for everyone to enjoy! 

Ingredients:

1 (12 oz.) bag fresh cranberries

1 medium apple, cored and quartered (a crisp variety like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp works best)

1/2 large navel orange, seeded and quartered (leave peel on)

1/2 to 1 cup sugar, to taste

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

Instructions:

Add the cranberries, apple and orange quarters to the bowl of a food processor.

Pulse the ingredients until they are uniformly, coarsely chopped. Be careful not to over-process into a puree.

Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the sugar and cinnamon. taste the relish and add more sugar if you prefer a sweeter relish. Don't forget to save some for that leftover turkey sandwich...yum!

Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours to allow the flavors to meld. This relish can be stored for up to three days.

A Tip from Grammy:

-Add a pinch of nutmeg along with the cinnamon for an even more festive flavor.

-Stir in 1/2 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts for a crunch.

-For a richer flavor, mix in a tablespoon or two of an orange-flavored liqueur like Triple Sec or Grand Marnier. 

Be encouraged!

"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ, our Lord."  -Romans 6:23