Ingredients
1 lb whole cranberries
1 whole orange
1/2 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
Directions
PICK OVER THE CRANBERRIES and wash the orange. Zest the orange, making
certain not to take in any of the bitter white pith. Juice the orange.
Place the cranberries, water, orange juice and sugar in a saucepan and
bring to the boil. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until
the skins of the berries begin to pop. Do not overcook or the berries
will be mushy. Remove from heat and stir in the orange zest. Transfer
to a serving bowl and let cool. When room temperature, refrigerate
for at least 2 hours before serving.
Servings: 6 servings
Cooked Cranberry-Orange Relish Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Cranberry; Fruit
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