Cranberry And Red Grape Relish Recipes

CRANBERRY GRAPE RELISH

Steps:

• In food processor, place grapes. Cover; process, with on-and-off pulses, until grapes are coarsely chopped, scraping bowl occasionally.
• In 3-quart saucepan, heat apple cider to boiling over medium-high heat. Boil about 12 minutes or until reduced to 1 cup. Add cranberries and half of the grapes. Cook over medium-high heat 8 minutes. Remove from heat; place cranberry mixture in medium bowl. Stir in lemon juice, orange peel, chopped orange and remaining grapes. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or until well chilled. Serve with a slotted spoon, if desired.

CRANBERRY GRAPE RELISH

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in heavy saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook stirring occasionally for 10 minutes until thick and shiny.
• Let cool thoroughly, then store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to one week.
• This is great served alongside roast pork, turkey or ham.
• Shelf Life: 1 week, refrigerated

CRANBERRY-TEXAS RED GRAPEFRUIT RELISH

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the ginger and onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the grapefruit and orange juices and sugar and bring to a boil. Cook until the sugar has melted and the mixture reduces slightly.
• Stir in half of the cranberries and cook, stirring occasionally, until the berries pop and break down and the mixture begins to thicken. Add the remaining cranberries and cook just until the berries pop, about 5 minutes more. Remove from the heat, stir in the orange zest and grapefruit segments and season lightly with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl, stir in the parsley and serve at room temperature.

FRESH CRANBERRY-GRAPE SALAD

Steps:

• Put cranberries through the food grinder, using coarse blade. Or chop in processor. Stir in sugar. Let stand overnight.
• Next morning, drain well, pressing lightly to remove excess juice. (Reserve the juice for another use. I like to add it to a fruit punch.) Cut grapes in half and remove seeds if necessary. Add grapes and nuts to well-drained cranberry mixture. This much may be done ahead. Refrigerate.
• Just before serving, fold in the whipped cream. Mound in a lettuce-lined bowl, garnished with clusters of grapes. Serve immediately. Recipe doubles easily.
• Note: You may add a small can of pineapple tidbits, well drained, with the grapes and walnuts, if you wish.

JELLIED CRANBERRY-GRAPE SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the grapes and bay leaves and cook, stirring occasionally, until the grapes begin to split, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the cranberries and stir to coat. Add the sugar, grape juice, 1/2 cup water and a pinch of salt.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens, about 20 minutes. (If the berries aren't bursting after 15 minutes, gently smash with a spatula.)
• Discard the bay leaves. Transfer the cranberry sauce to a blender and puree until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a 2-quart dish. Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface and refrigerate until set, at least 3 hours and up to 1 week.