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Spiced Keto Cranberry-Orange Relish with orange zest garnish, sugar-free and perfect for keto-friendly holiday meals.

Spiced Keto Cranberry-Orange Relish with Ginger

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Net Carbs: 2.2g
Author: Rally Rus
This Spiced Keto Cranberry-Orange Relish is a tangy, flavorful side dish perfect for low-carb, sugar-free, and keto holiday meals. This simple recipe is gluten-free, diabetic-friendly, and packed with seasonal flavor. Serve it at Thanksgiving or Christmas for a festive and healthy alternative to traditional cranberry sauce.

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cranberries fresh, (for frozen or dried, see Notes)
  • 1 tablespoon swerve keto-friendlysweetener
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange zest from 1/4 orange
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 whole star anise optional, for infusion

Instructions

  • Add the fresh cranberries, keto sweetener, orange zest, and ground ginger to a food processor or blender. Pulse until the mixture forms a chunky, relish-like texture. If you prefer a smoother consistency, blend a little longer.
    Dried cranberries, orange zest, and ginger blended in a food processor for a keto cranberry relish recipe.
  • Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add the star anise. Let the relish sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
    Spiced Keto Cranberry-Orange Relish in a bowl, ready to serve, garnished with orange zest and cranberries.
  • Before serving, remove the star anise.
    A bowl of vibrant Spiced Keto Cranberry-Orange Relish garnished with orange zest, perfect for low-carb holiday meals.

Notes

What If You Can’t Find Fresh Cranberries?
If you’re in a location where fresh cranberries aren’t available, don’t worry—you can still make this Spiced Keto Cranberry-Orange Relish with a few simple tweaks! Both frozen cranberries and unsweetened dried cranberries work wonderfully with slight adjustments.
Using Frozen Cranberries
  • No need to thaw: Frozen cranberries can be used straight from the freezer, making this an easy substitute.
  • Adjust sweetness: Frozen cranberries tend to be slightly more tart than fresh ones, so you may need to add a little extra keto sweetener to balance the flavor.
  • Blending tip: Add the frozen cranberries to the blender with the other ingredients, then pulse until you get the desired texture.
Using Unsweetened Dried Cranberries
  • Rehydrate first: Soak 1/3 cup of unsweetened dried cranberries in 1/4 cup of hot water or fresh orange juice for 10-15 minutes. This helps soften them and brings back a juicy texture.
  • Adjust portions: Dried cranberries are more concentrated in flavor, so reduce the quantity slightly (about 1/3 cup rehydrated dried cranberries replaces 1/2 cup fresh cranberries).
  • Blending tip: Once rehydrated, drain any excess liquid and add them to the blender with the other ingredients.
Flavor Note
Both variations maintain the tartness of the cranberries and work well with the warm spices, but rehydrating dried cranberries brings out a slightly sweeter flavor.
Recipe Tips
  • Balance the flavors: Adjust the sweetness to your liking by adding more keto sweetener or a touch of lemon juice for extra tartness.
  • Use fresh cranberries: This recipe works best with whole berries found in the produce section of grocery stores. If you can’t find fresh, use frozen cranberries (thawed first).
  • Best way to blend: A food processor works great for a chunky texture, while a blender will give you a smoother jammy sauce.

Nutrition Per 1 Serving

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 12.4kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.2g | Net Carbs: 2.2g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.03g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1.1g

Recipe Link:

https://coachrallyrus.com/keto-recipes/keto-cranberry-orange-relish/

By Rally Rus | Easy Keto Recipes & High Protein Low Carb Meals

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