Cranberry Chipotle Sauce
Elevate your holiday table with this bold and zesty Cranberry Chipotle Sauce—a perfect fusion of sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors that will leave your guests raving. Featuring fresh cranberries simmered in a blend of orange juice, brown sugar, and maple syrup, this recipe takes a flavorful twist with the addition of smoky chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. A hint of cinnamon, cloves, and fresh orange zest adds warmth and complexity, making this sauce a standout accompaniment for roasted turkey, ham, or even a cheese board. Ready in just 25 minutes and easy to make ahead, this versatile condiment combines classic holiday ingredients with a spicy kick, making it a must-try for a modern twist on traditional cranberry sauce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Fresh cranberries
- 0.75 cups Orange juice
- 0.5 cups Water
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon (minced) Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.125 teaspoons Ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
Instructions
Rinse the fresh cranberries thoroughly under cold water in a colander, discarding any that are soft or damaged.
In a medium saucepan, combine the orange juice, water, brown sugar, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt. Stir to dissolve the sugar and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
Add the cranberries to the saucepan and stir gently to coat them in the liquid.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and allow the cranberries to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until most of the cranberries have burst and the sauce begins to thicken.
Add the minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and orange zest to the saucepan. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
Continue simmering the sauce for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reaches your desired consistency. The sauce will slightly thicken as it cools.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or chipotle peppers if desired for more heat.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the sauce to cool to room temperature before transferring it to a serving dish or airtight container.
Refrigerate the sauce for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
638 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.7 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 752 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 161.3 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.3 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 127.2 g | ||
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 128 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 779 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
