Mels Cranberry Relish Recipes

CRANBERRY RELISH

Steps:

• Combine cranberries, pears, apples, oranges, and lemons in a food processor; grind to a fine consistency. Transfer to a large glass bowl. Stir sugar, orange zest, and lemon zest into the fruit mixture. Add brandy and cranberry juice; stir.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.

CRANBERRY RELISH

Steps:

• Place the frozen cranberries, orange, granulated sugar and honey in a food processor. Process until the mixture is evenly chopped. Store in the refrigerator until needed. Serve as a condiment for roasted turkey.

FRESH CRANBERRY RELISH

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine cranberries, pineapple, apples and oranges. Blend into small chunks, add sugar if needed. Chill and serve.

MEL'S CRANBERRY RELISH

Steps:

• Grind cranberries, apples, oranges, and orange peel in a food processor. (I've used a blender in a pinch, but be careful not to over process.).
• Mix in sugar and let stand. The color will darken as it sits. Refrigerate.

MEL'S CRANBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring the berries, sugar, and wine up to a boil.
• Add the orange zest and cinnamon stick and keep it boiling for another minute or so.
• Mix the cornstarch and water and add it to the cranberries and let it boil for another minute while stirring.
• Take the cranberries out of the pan and place in a tupperware and let sit for a good 3 or 4 hours for the flavors to meld together.
• When ready to serve, heat it up in a pan again and serve warm and enjoy!