Quick Microwave Cranberry Relish Food

QUICK AND EASY CRANBERRY RELISH

Steps:

• Rinse cranberries and pick out any soft ones and discard. Drain and place into a food processor.
• Cut the orange into 8 sections, leaving the peel on. Cut the peeled and cored apple into 8 sections as well. Transfer to food processor.
• Pulse fruits in the food processor until everything is minced into small pieces. Be careful not to over pulse.
• Stir in sugar. Transfer to a serving bowl and let sit 30 minutes before serving.

QUICK MICROWAVE CRANBERRY RELISH

Steps:

• Pick over berries and remove the mushy ones. Place cranberries in a colander and wash under cold running water. Allow to drain for a few minutes. In a large bowl, combine cranberries, sugar, water, orange and zest. Cover with plastic wrap and punch a few holes. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Stir well and microwave for an additional 10 minutes. There should be some broken berries and some should remain whole surrounded by liquid. All of the sugar should have dissolved and the liquid should be slightly thick. If not, return it to the oven and cook 5 minutes longer. The relish will set as it cools. Transfer to a decorative jar or relish dish and chill.

EASY CRANBERRY RELISH (MICROWAVE)

Steps:

• Combine cranberries and the water in medium microwave-safe bowl. Cover with waxed paper and microwave on High power for 2 minutes.
• Stir in remaining ingredients and microwave covered 2 minutes longer. Let cool to room temperature.

MICROWAVE CRANBERRY ORANGE RELISH

Steps:

• In food processor or blender container, process cranberries, orange and apple until finely chopped.
• Place in shallow microwavable casserole.
• Stir in water, sugar, ginger and nutmeg.
• Microwave on High for 3 to 4 min; stir.
• Microwave on medium 50% power for 2-3 minutes.
• Cool slightly.
• Cover and refrigerate up to 2 weeks.
• 1/4 cup serving, 45 calories 12 g carbohydrate, 0 g protein, 0 g fat,.
• 2 g fiber 1 Fruits & vegetables choice.
• 1 tb serving, 11 cal 3 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber
• Source: Choice Menus, Marjorie H. Hollands & Margaret Howard 1993.
• Canadian Diabetes Assoc. ISBN 0-7715-9167-5.

CRANBERRY SAUCE II

Steps:

• In a microwave safe bowl, mix together cranberries, sugar and water. Cover the mixture with wax paper and microwave on high power until the cranberries pop (about 7 minutes). Chill before serving.

EASY CRANBERRY SAUCE - MICROWAVE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a 3-qt microsafe bowl; mix well.
• Cover with wax paper.
• Microwave on high for 5 minutes.
• Stir well; recover with wax paper.
• Microwave another 5-7 mins longer until cranberries pop, and sauce has thickened.
• Let stand, covered until cool.
• Transfer to serving bowl and chill for 3-4 hours.