DORI'S RAW CRANBERRY RELISH (BRYANNA’S VERSION)

Place the following in a food processor and chop to the size of rice:

12 ounces fresh whole cranberries

1 peeled orange or 2 mandarin oranges, removing most of the pith

2 Tbsp. grated organic orange zest

1 medium apples, cored and chunked

Add the following to a medium mixing bowl along with the processed mixture above:

1/2 cup crushed pineapple

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1/2 cup organic sugar

1 tbsp. minced fresh ginger

Optional: 1/4 tsp cinnamon

Combine well.  Allow flavors to meld one hour.

Dori wrote: “Whenever I find a great buy on cranberries I make a bunch of this up and freeze it in addition to just freezing the berries.  I add it to muffins, put it in salad dressing, and directly onto the salad when I want color.  I also add it to sandwiches, stir into my morning oatmeal, and top cornbread with it for an interesting change.  Even after it has been frozen it has an acceptable texture.  As you can tell this is my favorite.”