Cranberry-Orange Relish

Submitted by Shirl

"Taken from Backwoods Home magazine. Cranberry-Orange Relish with a hint of mint."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter
• 2 cups fresh cranberries, rinsed and picked over
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 cups canned mandarin oranges, drained
• 1⁄4 cup fresh mint leaves, coarsley chopped

directions

1. In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add the cranberries and sauté for about 4 minutes, until they begin to burst.
3. Add the sugar and sauté for 2 minutes more.
4. Add the orange juice and let simmer for about 6 minutes, until the mixture begins to thicken.
5. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
6. Transfer to a medium glass or nonreactive metal bowl and gently stir in the oranges and mint.
7. Let stand, loosely covered, for at least 1 hour at room temperature.
8. Refrigerate if not using immediately.
9. Bring to room temperature before serving.