This Zero Point Cranberry-Pineapple Relish is one of my favorite things to make for Thanksgiving and the holidays! This Zero Point Cranberry-Pineapple Relish is sweetened using crushed pineapples and sugar-free Jell-0!
What ingredients do I need for this Zero Point Cranberry-Pineapple Relish?
- Crushed pineapple– drained. If you don’t drain the juice from the crushed pineapple the point value would increase. Once the juice is drained, the crushed pineapple is zero points.
- Cranberries- fresh or frozen but thawed
- Sugar-free strawberry, raspberry, cherry, or orange jell-o
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Lemon juice- to offset the acidity of the cranberries
- Water
What is the difference between cranberry sauce and cranberry relish?
The difference between cranberry sauce and cranberry relish is the texture and sweetness. Cranberry relish is smashed/puréed. It is made with crushed pineapple which balances out the tartness that cranberry sauce can have.
I make a Zero Point Cranberry Sauce that is delish! It’s chunky and a bit sweetener/a little more tart than this relish.
You can check out that recipe HERE.
What can I do to make sure this Zero Point Cranberry-Pineapple Relish isn’t bitter?
Fresh cranberries can be VERY bitter, especially when they’re just cooked. The flavor will mellow out a lot if you make it a day or two ahead and put it in the fridge.
What are some ways to eat this Zero Point Cranberry-Pineapple relish?
- Serve with turkey or ham.
- Enjoy a spoonful with non fat plain or Greek yogurt.
- Use as a topping for pancakes or waffles.
- Use as a filling for fruit turnovers.
Can this Zero Point Cranberry-Pineapple Relish made in advanced?
Yes, you bet! This relish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
How long do the leftovers stay fresh for?
Store the leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Remove from the freezer and thaw overnight in the refrigerator, when ready to eat.
How do I make this Zero Point Cranberry-Pineapple Relish?
Combine the drained crushed pineapple, jello mix, lemon juice, and water in a medium saucepan. Add cranberries. Stir over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil.
Cook for 10-15 minutes or until cranberries burst while stirring frequently.
Remove from heat.
Using a whisk or a potato masher smash cranberry mixture to your preferred consistency.
Let it cool completely to room temperature before serving.
Store the leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Remove from the freezer and thaw overnight in the refrigerator, when ready to eat.
Ingredients:
- 1 can ( 20 oz.) crushed pineapple, drain and discard the juice
- 1 ( 12 oz.) bag fresh cranberries
- 1 (.3 oz.) box strawberry, raspberry, orange, or cherry sugar free jello
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1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup water
Directions:
- Combine the drained crushed pineapple, jello mix, lemon juice, and water in a medium saucepan. Add cranberries. Stir over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Cook for 10-15 minutes or until cranberries burst while stirring frequently.
- Remove from heat.
- Using a whisk or a potato masher smash cranberry mixture to your preferred consistency.
- Let it cool completely to room temperature before serving.
Servings: Makes 8 (1/2 cup) servings
GREEN/BLUE/PURPLE: Zero Smartpoints per serving
Zero Point Cranberry-Pineapple Relish

This Zero Point Cranberry-Pineapple Relish is one of my favorite things to make for Thanksgiving and the holidays! This Zero Point Cranberry-Pineapple Relish is sweetened using crushed pineapples and sugar-free Jell-0!
Author: thepounddropper.com
Ingredients
- 1 can ( 20 oz.) crushed pineapple, drain and discard the juice
- 1 ( 12 oz.) bag cranberries ( fresh or frozen but thawed)
- 1 ( .3 oz.) box strawberry, orange, raspberry, or cherry Jell-O Sugar-Free Gelatin Mix
- 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Combine the drained crushed pineapple, jello mix, lemon juice, and water in a medium saucepan. Add cranberries. Stir over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Cook for 10-15 minutes or until cranberries burst while stirring frequently.
Remove from heat. - Using a whisk or a potato masher smash cranberry mixture to your preferred consistency.
- Let it cool completely to room temperature before serving.
Servings: Makes 8 (1/2 cup) servings
GREEN/BLUE/PURPLE: Zero Smartpoints per serving
Notes
Can I make this Zero Point Cranberry-Pineapple Relish made in advanced?
Yes, you bet! This relish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
How long do the leftovers stay fresh for?
Store the leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Remove from the freezer and thaw it in the fridge overnight.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Amount Per Serving: Calories: 118Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 6mgCarbohydrates: 30gNet Carbohydrates: 29gFiber: 1gSugar: 5gProtein: 0g
Curious if you could use orange jello? I have made a cranberry sauce before and it had orange juice in it.
Yes! That would be a wonderful substitute.
I made it with orange jello last night and it’s delicious!!!!
Okay, Linds… This… Is… The … BEST stuff ever!!!! I did my immersion blender to get a nice slightly chunky consistency. I plan to use it on Thanksgiving, BUT…. I thought hmmm… this would be good as a dip too! So, today, I got some of that wonderful stuff and put it in a bowl and added apple slices to it. IT IS AMAZING… Try that out… I would think Pears would be good too, but I only had apples. THANKS so much!
My mother in law makes cranberry relish every year. It has apples chopped finely, orange segments, chopped up, and chopped walnuts. I’m going to add the apples and oranges to keep it zero points, but a few walnuts probably wouldn’t add more than a point per serving!
Made this with strawberry flavor for Thanksgiving. We both loved it! Another great recipe from you! Thanks so much!
Hi Viv
That is so wonderful to hear! Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Linds