Cranberry-Orange Relish with Fresh Ginger Zest

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A tangy and fragrant cranberry-orange relish with a fresh ginger kick, brightening any Thanksgiving plate. This American-inspired Thanksgiving recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, blends fresh cranberries, granulated sugar, orange, zested and juiced into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 80 calories and feeds 6, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Serves 6 American cuisine 80 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse 12 oz fresh cranberries and place them in a medium bowl with 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 medium orange's zest and juice, 1 tsp freshly grated ginger root, and 1/4 cup water.
  2. Step 2: Using a food processor or blender, pulse the mixture 5-6 times to coarsely chop—do not puree; the texture should be chunky with visible cranberry pieces.
  3. Step 3: Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and the sugar to dissolve.
  4. Step 4: Stir before serving chilled alongside turkey or as a festive condiment.

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