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[ksmith]

Cranberry Orange relish

4c (about 1 lb) cranberries,
2 cups sugar,
1 cup orange juice,
1 tbsp orange zest, and
2 Anjou or Bosc pears (slightly under ripe, peeled, and diced).

Combine it all in a heavy saucepan, place over medium heat , and boil until
the berries pop open (10-15 minutes). Skim the foam (with a metal spoon)
and let it cool. It's supposed to keep for 2 months in the fridge.
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I added a 1/4 cup Grand Marnier to add more depth. I notice a little difference, I think. Don't taste the GM, which I think is the point. I wanted to enhance the flavor, not change it.

UPDATE: I also used 2 slightly under ripe Bartlett pears, and they worked just fine. The pieces remained intact, and their flavor is evident.

I need to confirm, but iirc, this stuff is supposed to keep for up to 2 months in the fridge. Duh--I already said so in the old post.

Comments

[silk-noir.livejournal.com]

Yummy!

I might try that for Christmas, since I was ripped off (in a good cause) with regards to food this T-day.

[bevhale.livejournal.com]

Yum, can I steal this? It sounds delish.

[kristine-smith.livejournal.com]

Sure. It's very easy, and really good. Keeps for up to 2 months in the refrigerator, but I doubt it will be around that long.

[anisosynchronic.livejournal.com]

Hmm.
I've takan at least one orange, peeled it and removed the pith, and fresh cranberries, maybe some ginger and squeezed some fresh lime, and I forget what else, dumped into a fod processor-type thing, and pureed. I have no idea how long it lasts, because I ate all of it...

[kristine-smith.livejournal.com]

All the cranberry relish recipes I've seen involve oranges--juice, peel, etc. The ginger sounds like a good addition--I know I have some in the depths of my refrigerator.

I'm already about halfway through my batch. I doubt it will last until Christmas.

[bevhale.livejournal.com]

Thanks, it sounds so yummy. Can't wait to make it. Have the best of holidays. Scritch dogs and tell them they are good.

[anisosynchronic.livejournal.com]

The orange adds sugar/sweetness and some acid, I think, complementing and toning down the tartness of the cranberries. There are also some texture considerations.

I've never had an appreciation for the Ocean Spray gelid stuff--dislike the combination of it being way too sweetened and the taste mixed with the consistency.