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    Ocean Spray Cranberry Relish

    Published: Jan 21, 2025 by Lisa Killian ยท This post may contain affiliate links. Please read myย  disclosure policy.

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    Homemade Ocean Spray Cranberry Relish is easy to make and extra tasty! This Cranberry relish recipe is my go-to for the holidays!

    cranberry relish in bowl with green onion on top
    A tasty and delish side dish!

    Fresh Cranberry Relish is one of my favorite holiday side dishes. It is sweet and tart and delicious!

    This is one of the first recipes my mom taught me to make growing up. Every Thanksgiving and Christmas she would make this and I never knew any other cranberry dish until I was grown up.

    We never had cranberry sauce (fresh or from the can), but always had this cranberry relish- and it is my favorite!

    For more tasty side dishes donโ€™t miss:

    • Easy Deviled Eggs (another recipe from my mom!)
    • No Knead Bread
    • Easy Stuffed Mushrooms
    • Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip
    • Holiday Bruschetta

    I especially love this cranberry relish with leftovers. It really pulls everything together- whether itโ€™s a leftover turkey sandwich or a tasty leftover turkey taco!

    Cranberry relish over cream cheese
    This is great served over cream cheese or eaten by itself!

    How to make ocean spray cranberry relish:

    • In a food processor combine cranberries, sugar, and clementines
    • Process until well combined but still chunky
    • Refrigerate for 20 minutes
    • Enjoy!
    cranberry relish process photos
    This recipe is so easy to make! It takes no time at all!

    Do I leave the peel on the clementines?

    Yes! I promise it tastes delicious!

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    Do I need to use clementines? Can I use an orange or mandarins?

    This recipe calls for 3 clementines, but you can swap that out for 3 mandarins (with the peels), or 1 orange (with the peel). Just remember to remove any seeds!

    Cranberry Relish in bowl top down view
    Add a little green onion for a nice color contrast!

    How to serve fresh cranberry relish?

    I typically serve this relish in a bowl and just add it to my plate to eat along with turkey, stuffing, and other Thanksgiving dishes.  However, it also makes a delicious paring with cream cheese as an appetizer.

    Fresh or Frozen Cranberries for this cranberry relish recipe?

    You can use either. I always buy extra cranberries when they are abundant in the stores and freeze them to use throughout the year- so I typically just use frozen. Fresh cranberries work just as well though!

    What if I donโ€™t have a food processor?

    If you donโ€™t have a food processor you can try making this in a high-powered blender.

    Can I use less sugar?

    You can cut back on the sugar. Iโ€™d use at least ยผ cup, taste the relish and then increase from there.

    For more tasty dishes check out:

    • Cranberry Orange Muffins
    • Homemade Peppermint Bark
    • Sugared Cranberries
    • Easy Holiday Cake
    • Gingerbread Bundt Cake
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    Ocean Spray Cranberry Relish

    Homemade Cranberry Relish, easy to make and extra tasty! This Cranberry relish recipe is my go-to for the holidays!
    4.06 from 17 votes
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    Author: Lisa Killian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Chill time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 12 servings (3 cups)

    Ingredients

    • 1 package of cranberries 12 oz, frozen or fresh
    • 3 clementines peel left on (or 3 mandarins, or 1 orange)
    • ยพ cup sugar

    Instructions

    • Check the cranberries and remove any bad ones.
      cranberries in food processor
    • Cut your clementines into fourths.
      adding quartered clementines to food processor
    • Add the cranberries, clementines (with peel), and sugar to a food processor.
      all ingredients in the food processor before blending
    • Pulse several times until you have a chunky relish. For a smoother relish blend longer.
      cranberries relish freshly made
    • Refrigerate for 20 minutes to allow everything to come together then enjoy!
      Cranberry Relish in bowl top down view

    Notes

    Tips and Tricks
    • If you want to use less sugar, start with ยผ cup, mix everything, taste and then add more sugar if you want.
    • You can use fresh or frozen cranberries.
    • If you donโ€™t have a food processor you can try making this in a high-powered blender but make sure you donโ€™t turn it into a smoothie!
    • Check your clementines, mandarins, or Orange for seeds and remove them.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg

    Post updated 12/20/21

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    1. Freda says

      September 10, 2022 at 10:10 am

      Does this freeze well?

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      • Lisa says

        September 13, 2022 at 5:00 pm

        It should freeze fine if you store it in an air tight container!

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