Slow Cooker Cranberry Relish
Add a festive touch to your holiday table with this effortless Slow Cooker Cranberry Relish! Bursting with the sweet-tart flavor of fresh cranberries and infused with hints of orange, cinnamon, and cloves, this recipe offers a perfect balance of warmth and zest. Prepared in a slow cooker, it’s a stress-free way to create a rich, thick relish that complements turkey, ham, and all your seasonal favorites. With an optional sprinkle of toasted pecans for added crunch, this make-ahead condiment is as versatile as it is delicious. Ready in just three hours with minimal prep, it’s the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving or Christmas feast—and stores beautifully for up to a week!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Fresh cranberries
- 1 cup Orange juice
- 3 quarters Granulated sugar
- 1 quarter Brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 0.5 cup Water
- 0.5 cup Chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
Rinse and drain the fresh cranberries, removing any stems or damaged berries.
In a slow cooker, combine the cranberries, orange juice, granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, orange zest, and water.
Stir the ingredients together until well combined.
Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat. Cook for 2.5 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
As the cranberries cook, they will burst and thicken into a relish-like consistency. If you prefer a smoother texture, use a potato masher to gently mash the mixture after 2 hours of cooking.
If using pecans, stir them in during the final 15 minutes of cooking to allow them to toast slightly.
Once cooked, transfer the cranberry relish to a serving dish or an airtight container. Allow it to cool to room temperature before serving.
Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to one week. Serve chilled or at room temperature alongside turkey, ham, or other holiday dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1297 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.2 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 239.6 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 225.5 g | ||
| Protein | 8.3 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 733 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
