Moms Thanksgiving Cranberry Relish Recipes

MOM'S THANKSGIVING CRANBERRY RELISH

Steps:

• 1. Using a grinder or a food processor, (not a blender) grind the cranberries and alternate with chunks of orange and lemon, including the rinds. Add sugar to the mixture. Mix well. This is best if made about 2 days ahead of time and kept refrigerated. (Gives the flavors time to blend well!) **Mom says that a grinder works best, but you can use a food processor (just pulse it) if you take care not to let it turn to mush. The idea is to have a coarse "relish" consistency. This recipe is not only delicious, but really looks pretty.

CRANBERRY RELISH

Steps:

• Remove any seeds from orange (if there are any) and place in food processor fitted with steel blade attachment. Process until chopped into pieces no larger than a pea. Add cranberries and pulse until the cranberries are finely chopped.
• Whisk raspberry jam in a medium bowl to loosen. Add cranberry mixture and sugar and stir thoroughly until the jam is incorporated and the sugar is dissolved. Refrigerate until serving.

CRANBERRY ORANGE RELISH - MOM'S RECIPE

Steps:

• Chop the cranberries and orange pieces to a fine texture in batches in your chopper or food processor.
• Pour into a bowl and stir in 1 1/2 cups sugar.
• Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or up to 3 days in advance.
• Stir occasionally and add more sugar as desired.

CRANBERRY ORANGE RELISH

Steps:

• Place the water, orange juice, cranberries, sugar and orange zest in a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium high heat. Reduce the heat and maintain a simmer until the cranberries have burst, and the mixture has thickened, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a food processor and pulse until it is chopped but not pureed.
• Transfer to a container, cover, and chill for at least 8 hours, and up to 5 days. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

CRANBERRY RELISH

Steps:

• Use a knife to cut the orange into 8 even pieces, keeping the peel on.
• Place the orange pieces and the Granny Smith apple slices into a food processor or blender. Pulse 4 to 5 times to begin the chopping process.
• Add the fresh cranberries, granulated white sugar, dark brown sugar, and lime zest into the food processor.
• Pulse the mixture about 8 to10 times until it looks finely chopped. Do not over process the mixture. You don't want a puree.
• Scoop into a large dish or bowl that can handle about 4 cups of relish. Cover and refrigerate for an hour to overnight to allow the flavors to meld.
• Best when served cold.

MOM'S THANKSGIVING CRANBERRY JELLO MOLD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve the packages of jello in the hot water.
• Add the cold water and the cranberry sauce. Blend well and chill.
• Before mixture sets, add apples, celery and nuts and mix well.
• Pour into a jello 3 cup mold sprayed lightly with a vegetable oil.
• Chill until it sets and invert on a plate when ready to serve. You can garnish with parsley sprigs.

BECKY'S MOM'S CRANBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
• Stir together the cranberries, sugar, and liqueur in a baking dish.
• Bake in preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 20 minutes. Store refrigerated in a tightly-covered container.