Christmas Recipes > Cranberry and Red Onion Relish

How to make cranberry and red onion relish:
Just the thing to make to go with cold or hot turkey. Especially nice in turkey sandwiches.



Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 red onions peeled and sliced
grated rind and juice of 1 large orange
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
4 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 tablespoons red wine
1/2 teaspoon allspice
pinch of ground cinnamon
(see measure conversions for more information)

Method

- Melt the butter in medium saucepan and fry the onions gently until softened, about 8 - 10 minutes.
- Add the orange rind and juice, and cook gently for 5 minutes.
- Add the cranberries to the saucepan with the sugar, wine vinegar, red wine vinegar and spices.
- Heat until just boiling and then reduce the heat.
- Simmer until syrupy, about 15 minutes.
- Pot the relish in sterilized small glass jars.
- Place a circle of greaseproof paper over the surface of each one, and then seal and label the jars.
- Decorate the lids with fabric or butter muslin and tie with string or ribbon.
- Make this relish 2 - 3 weeks before Christmas if you like.
- Remember to store it in the refrigerator after opening and use within 2 weeks.




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