Food & Cooking Recipes Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes Easy Cranberry Orange Relish Close Yield: 4 cups This is an easy and bright addition to the Thanksgiving menu that doesn't require any cooking. Directions Place the sugar, 1 cup water, and the orange juice in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Add cranberries; cook just until berries start to pop, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in orange zest and segments. Cool, and refrigerate overnight. Cook's Notes This relish is best made a day in advance.