Cranberry Relish
This savory and sweet fermented cranberry relish is flavored with rosemary and balsamic vinegar. It is perfect with turkey, brie or served in sandwiches. Raisins are added for a naturally sweet and refined sugar-free condiment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Fermented
- Cuisine: Traditional
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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For Fermenting
- 12 oz cranberries
- 1 orange (organic is best since this recipe uses the skin)
- 2 Tbsp shallot, diced (about 1 small shallot)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp chopped rosemary (see above for other flavor options)
Finishing Additions
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup of finely chopped raisins
Instructions
- Wash the orange well. Slice the orange into 8 pieces, and remove any seeds.
- Clean the cranberries and remove any that have bad spots or have started to wrinkle. You only want the best cranberries for fermenting.
- Place the orange sections (including the peel), cranberries, shallot, rosemary, and salt in a blender or food processor.
- Pulse until everything is evenly chopped. Don’t over chop, as this is a relish and it should have some texture.
- Scrape the cranberry mixture into a glass container. Cover with a tea towel or a coffee filter or a loose-fitting lid.
- Place the container in a dark location (like a kitchen cupboard) for 24 hours. If you want to ferment for longer, then you will need to stir it daily.
- After fermenting, stir in the chopped raisins and balsamic vinegar. Taste and add sugar or maple syrup if you feel it is needed (see the notes below for more details).
- Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator and use within 1 month.
Notes
- This cranberry relish is meant to be flavorful and tart. The sweetness comes from the raisins. However, if you want it to be a bit sweeter, add in a bit of your favorite sweetener. The relish will still be tart with up to a 1/4 cup of added sugar. For a sweet relish, you may need up to a 1/2 cup of sugar.
- If you are new to fermenting or would like more details about this ferment, check out the section above on fermented cranberry relish.
Keywords: Thanksgiving, Christmas, fall, winter, turkey, brie, vegan, gluten-free, keto, paleo, sugar-free, probiotic, healthy