Valinda Kirby’s Cranberry Relish

Credit: Suzanne Williams
I’ve been making this for many years. It began when my dear friend, Suzanne Williams shared her mother, Valinda’s recipe with me. Thanksgiving was Valinda’s favorite holiday.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
  • 4 cups cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans (optional)

DIRECTIONS

  • Bring first 5 ingredients to simmer in a large saucepan over medium high heat.
  • Heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  • Add cranberries and cook until berries pop, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in pecans. (Optional)
  • Pour into bowl, cool, then refrigerate until well chilled. 

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