Sweet Cranberry Relish

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Sweet Cranberry Relish

Source: Vegetarian Celebrations

 

A sweet-tart relish, this adds a refreshingly tangy note and jewel-

like color to the meal.

 

12 oz. fresh cranberries

1 lb. can pineapple chunks with liquid

2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced

2 Tbsp. agar flakes

1/3 cup light brown sugar, more or less to taste (or use maple syrup)

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

 

Place the cranberries in the container of a food processor. Pulse on

and off until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a mixing bowl.

 

Drain the liquid from the pineapple chunks into a small saucepan.

Transfer the pineapple chunks to the food processor along with the

apples. Pulse on and off until coarsely chopped. Add to the

cranberries in the mixing bowl.

 

Combine the agar flakes with the juice in the saucepan. Bring to a

simmer, stirring frequently, and cook until the flakes are dissolved,

about 5 minutes. pour into the mixing bowl and mix thoroughly with

the fruit. Add enough sugar to create a sweet-tart balance to your

taste. Stir in the cinnamon. Pour the mixture into an attractive

serving bowl and chill for several hours.

 

Note: Agar flakes are readily available in most natural food stores

as well as Oriental markets. These tiny, flavorless, colorless

flakes, derived from a seaweed, are the best vegetable-derived

jelling product available.

 

Serves: 8 - 10