Classic Cranberry Relish
“This dish has the perfect amount of sweet and acidity to add to the umami flavor profiles of any Thanksgiving menu; fresh is always best,” David Pan, personal chef and co-owner of Orange Beach Concierge in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, Alabama, explains.
Yields 6 to 8 servings
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 pound fresh cranberries
- ¼ cup fresh squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup 100% cranberry juice
- 1 cup local honey
INSTRUCTIONS:
Wash the cranberries and discard any that are soft or wrinkled. Combine the orange juice, cranberry juice and honey in a 2 quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the cranberries and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens. Do not cook for more than 15 minutes as the pectin will start to break down and the sauce will not set as well. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Carefully spoon the cranberry sauce into a 3 cup mold. Place in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours and up to overnight.
Recipe courtesy of Chef David Pan of Orange Beach Concierge. Orange Beach Concierge appears in The Scout Guide Gulf Coast.
