Cranberry Conserve Relish Recipe

Inspired by Ina Garten's Barefoot Contessa, this Cranberry Conserve Relish is a Thanksgiving staple that's surprisingly simple to make! Bursting with tart cranberries, sweet apples, and warm spices, this relish is the perfect complement to your holiday feast. Don't worry if it seems a little thin after cooking – it thickens beautifully as it cools. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 644.1 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cranberry Conserve Relish

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How to Make Cranberry Conserve Relish

  1. Combine 12 ounces fresh cranberries, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan over low heat.
  2. Cook for approximately 5 minutes, or until the cranberry skins begin to pop and burst.
  3. Add 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and chopped; 1 tablespoon orange zest; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoons orange juice; and 2 tablespoons lemon juice to the saucepan.
  4. Continue cooking for an additional 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans and 1/2 cup raisins.
  6. Let the conserve cool completely. This allows it to thicken.
  7. Serve chilled. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

457g

Fat

6g

Carbs

44g