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Cherry Cranberry Relish with Jello Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Cherry Cranberry Relish with Jello is a vibrant, tangy-sweet side dish perfect for holiday dinners and festive occasions. Made with fresh cranberries, sweet orange segments, crunchy nuts, and a smooth cherry Jello base, it offers a refreshing and colorful complement to savory meals. The relish is quick to prepare and requires chilling time for the flavors to meld and the gelatin to set into a delightful, chunky textured treat.

Ingredients

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Liquid Base

  • 6 oz Cherry Jello
  • 2 cups boiling water

Relish Mix

  • 12 oz cranberries (fresh or thawed)
  • 1 medium orange (zest and segments)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1/2 cup pecans
  • 1/2 cup walnuts

Instructions

  1. Dissolve Jello: In an 8×8 glass pan, pour 2 cups of boiling water over 6 oz of cherry Jello powder. Stir continuously until the gelatin powder is completely dissolved and the mixture appears clear.
  2. Prepare Relish: In a food processor, combine 12 oz of cranberries, the zest and segments of one medium orange, 1 cup sugar, 2 chopped celery stalks, 1/2 cup pecans, and 1/2 cup walnuts. Pulse the mixture until it is finely chopped but still maintains a chunky texture, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
  3. Combine: Pour the processed relish mixture into the dissolved cherry Jello pan. Stir thoroughly to mix the relish evenly with the liquid gelatin base.
  4. Chill and Set: Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour. After this initial chill, stir the mixture to redistribute the ingredients. Cover again and refrigerate until the mixture is fully set, usually an additional 2 hours. Stir once more before serving to loosen the texture.

Notes

  • Use fresh cranberries when available for the best flavor; thawed frozen cranberries work well too.
  • Chilling times are important for proper setting; do not rush the refrigeration process.
  • For a nuttier flavor, lightly toast the pecans and walnuts before adding.
  • This relish can be made a day ahead to allow flavors to fully develop.
  • Serve chilled as a side dish to turkey, chicken, or pork meals.

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