Name: Cranberry and Golden Raisin Relish
Ingredients: 1 lb. fresh (or frozen, thawed) cranberries; 1 2" piece ginger, peeled, finely grated; 1¼ cups golden raisins (about 8 oz.); ¾ cup sugar; 3 Tbsp. fresh orange juice; 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter; ½ tsp. ground allspice; Kosher salt

Photograph by Emma Fishman, Food styling by Susie Theodorou, Prop styling by Sophie Leng

In this no-fuss sauce, tart cranberries meet their match in bright ginger and fruity golden raisins. But this cranberry relish isn’t meant only for the Thanksgiving table: Try it as part of a festive breakfast on pancakes or French toast, as a holiday cheeseboard condiment, or as a sweet spread on grilled cheese sandwiches (it’s great with brie!).

What you’ll need

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Recipe notes

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