Carolees Thanksgiving Cranberry Apricot Relish Recipes

CRANBERRY APRICOT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring all ingredients to a boil over med heat, stirring frequently.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries start to pop and the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes; let cool.

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH APRICOTS, RAISINS, AND ORANGE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium heat, mix the orange juice, water, cranberries, sugar, apricots, raisins, and orange zest. Stir constantly until sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Bring to a boil, and cook 10 minutes, or until cranberries have burst. Remove from heat, and chill at least 8 hours, or overnight, before serving cold.

PARADE MAGAZINE'S CRANBERRY HOLIDAY RELISH

Steps:

• Put all the ingredients except the vinegar in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and stir to combine.
• Stirring, bring the ingredients to a boil over medium heat.
• Lower the heat and simmer gently until relish thickens, about 5 minute.
• Remove from heat and stir in the vinegar.
• Spoon into heatproof container, cover with plastic and cool to room temperature.
• Refrigerate.
• Tightly covered, the relish will keep for two weeks.

APRICOT CRANBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter.
• Add the ginger and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
• Stir in the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and preserves.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens, about 20 minutes.
• Transfer to a bowl and serve warm. NOTE: The sauce can be made up to 2 days in advance. Cover and keep refrigerated until ready to reheat.

CAROLEE'S THANKSGIVING CRANBERRY-APRICOT RELISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Line a cookie sheet with foil and spread the cranberries on the foil in a single layer. Bake until the berries start to pop, about 15 minutes or so.
• Take the sheet out of the oven and add the sugar and the cut up apricots, with the juice/syrup on top of the berries and mix a bit.
• Return to the oven for another 15-20 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and it should look runny but as it sits and cools, it will thicken.
• Mix to blend flavors and serve cooled or at room temperature.