Minted Cranberry Relish Recipes

CRANBERRY-JALAPENO RELISH

Steps:

• Place half of the orange segments, the zest, and the jalapenos in the food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add the sugar and pulse 3 to 4 more times. Add the cranberries and continue to pulse until berries are roughly chopped. Adjust seasonings with sugar, if needed. Transfer cranberry mixture to a bowl and toss with the remaining half of chopped orange segments and the mint. Allow relish to chill for at least 30 minutes, and up to 2 days. Serve relish chilled or at room temperature.

MINTED CRANBERRY RELISH

Steps:

• In food processor bowl with metal blade, place orange pieces. Cover; process, using quick on-and-off motions, about 15 seconds or until finely chopped. Add cranberries; process until finely chopped.
• In nonmetal container, combine cranberry mixture, sugar, walnuts and mint. Stir in liqueur. Let stand at least 3 hours before serving to blend flavors. Store in refrigerator up to 1 week.

FANCY CANNED CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• Open the cans of jellied cranberries and slice the cylinders into 1/2-inch-thick rounds.
• Scatter the rounds on a large platter, and top with citrus slices and a little thinly sliced red onion. Squeeze lemon juice over everything, and sprinkle with flaky salt, black pepper and mint, if using.

CRANBERRY-ORANGE RELISH

Steps:

• Place all the ingredients in a food processor and pulse, then blend until you have a uniform, very finely chopped mixture with a crunchy texture. Chill until ready to serve.