ZESTY CRANBERRY & HONEYCRISP RELISH
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Description:
A vibrant, raw relish that balances the tart punch of fresh cranberries with the
natural floral sweetness of Honeycrisp apples. Brightened with citrus zest and a
hint of warm spice, this is the perfect no-cook condiment to cut through rich
holiday dishes.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Yields: 12 servings (approx. 3 cups total)

--- INGREDIENTS ---
- 1 (12-ounce) bag fresh cranberries, rinsed and picked over
- 2 medium Honeycrisp apples, cored and roughly chopped (peel left on for color)
- 1 large navel orange, zested and peeled (flesh roughly chopped, seeds removed)
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup agave nectar or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- Pinch of sea salt

--- INSTRUCTIONS ---
1. Prep the Fruit: Wash the cranberries and discard any that look shriveled or
   mushy. Core and chop the apples into large chunks. Zest the orange, then peel it
   and chop the flesh, discarding any seeds.
2. Pulse the Base: In a food processor, combine the fresh cranberries and the
   orange zest. Pulse 5-6 times until the cranberries are roughly chopped (do not
   puree).
3. Add Sweetness and Crunch: Add the chopped Honeycrisp apples, orange flesh, agave
   nectar (start with 1/3 cup), cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
4. Process to Consistency: Pulse the mixture until everything is finely chopped and
   uniform, but still has a distinct texture. You want a relish, not a smoothie.
5. Taste and Adjust: Taste the mixture. If it is too tart, add the remaining agave
   nectar and pulse once more to combine.
6. Chill: Transfer the relish to a sealed container and refrigerate for at least 2
   hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

--- CHEF'S NOTES ---
The Honeycrisp Advantage: We use Honeycrisp apples specifically because their
cell structure holds up well in a food processor, providing a satisfying
"crunch" rather than turning into applesauce instantly.
Sweetener Choice: Liquid sweetener (agave/maple) is preferred over granulated
sugar for this raw application as it blends instantly without leaving a gritty
texture.
Make Ahead: This relish tastes significantly better the next day after the
natural pectin in the cranberries has had time to gel slightly with the juices.
Assumptions:
Nutritional values are estimates based on standard produce data.
"Negligible" micronutrients are listed as 0% DV or close to 0 but included for
completeness as requested.
The sodium content assumes a very small pinch of sea salt (approx. 1/16 tsp for
the whole batch).