Spicy Cranberry-Apple Relish Recipe (2024)

Great recipe and scales up for large gatherings. I modify the recipe using 1/2 cup sugar per 12 oz. package of cranberries. Everyone seems to like the tartness rather than the too sweet version when using 1 cup of sugar. Under cook the apples as carry over heat will finish the apples just fine.

This relish is terrific. It has become a staple on my Thanksgiving table for the past 2 years and I am making it again in 2015.

Great recipe - I made 2 versions; one for those of us who like spicy and another with only the ginger for the rest. My 9yo son liked it a lot. One caveat: he did not want to try it because the cider vinegar gives a somewhat unpleasant odor to the dish. Once he moved beyond that and tried it, he agreed it was tasty. Will definitely make again.

Wonderful sauce - I was a bit dubious about adding the jalapeno, but people loved it at the table. The oil-free spiciness was a boon when compared to the relative heaviness of the rest of the traditional food.

Fantastic recipe. It's a hit year after year.

I replace some of the sugar with honey which goes well with the jalapeno and the ginger

I love this recipe. I would call it a cranberry sauce more than a typical uncooked cranberry relish. If you get a hotter than normal pepper, (aka home-grown, left on the plant for awhile), I have added pineapple, either canned (crushed, drained), or fresh (diced), as a counterbalance for those who don't like the extra heat.

I've made this successfully for a number of years but this year tried using macintosh apples as i didn't want granny smith or the honey crisps. bad idea. macintosh cook and soften too quickly. back to granny smith or some other tart apple (getting harder to find)

Has anyone tried canning this recipe? How did you do it?

Outstanding. I worried about the spiciness for a couple family members who generally don't like spicy food. But I just didn't mention it and they loved it and didn't say a thing. Definitely better after overnight chill during which the flavors blend.

Very delicious. Added some pecans & juice from a tangerine I had in house. Used 1/2 cup sugar for pound of cranberries. Will make again

This is very tangy and tasty. I made it as is except for I halved the amount of chili pepper (don't like too much spice) and added a little grated orange zest at the end. Very good with pork roast for Thanksgiving dinner.

This is fantastic. I just made it for Thanksgiving. I made a mistake and overcooked it by 3-4 mins when I was not paying attention, so it got a tiny bit mushy, but it tastes amazing. I like the combination of flavors - tart, sweet, spicy....

Scales up for large gatherings. Use 1/2 cup sugar per 12 oz. of cranberries. Under cook the apples as carry over heat will finish the apples.Try roasted or plain pineapple.Try roasting peppers.Try raw or candied ginger.

I replace some of the sugar with honey which goes well with the jalapeno and the ginger

opps, wish there were a way to edit once I share the review. That said, I intended to say extra chile...and I agree about suing less sugar, I always use less sugar.

First year I made two dishes once the regular way with out the spice and one with the chile chopped fine. Everyone loved the one with the chile so now I just give my son in law tera chile on the side if he needs it spicer. Its so tasty that event hose who do not normally enjoy "hot" love this. The fresh ginger is key.

Great recipe and scales up for large gatherings. I modify the recipe using 1/2 cup sugar per 12 oz. package of cranberries. Everyone seems to like the tartness rather than the too sweet version when using 1 cup of sugar. Under cook the apples as carry over heat will finish the apples just fine.

Very tasty but thick. I added water at the end to keep it spoonable.

Great recipe - I made 2 versions; one for those of us who like spicy and another with only the ginger for the rest. My 9yo son liked it a lot. One caveat: he did not want to try it because the cider vinegar gives a somewhat unpleasant odor to the dish. Once he moved beyond that and tried it, he agreed it was tasty. Will definitely make again.