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Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Sauce

November 22, 2010 by Danelle 8 Comments


SWEET AND SPICY CRANBERRY SAUCE — Traditional cranberry sauce gets a spicy kick with the addition of serrano peppers and smoky chipotles in adobo.


Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Sauce

I’ve been making the same cranberry sauce for years, and for good reason. It’s simple and delicious. This Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Sauce recipe is very similar to a more traditional sauce, but with  a spicy kick.

You may want to go easy on the peppers the first time you make this, just so it doesn’t turn out too hot.

It’s really easy though, and can be made days ahead, so you could even serve a standard and a spicy version of cranberry sauce at your Thanksgiving meal.

Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Sauce

My husband prefers this to the regular version, which he doesn’t care for at all. He says it’s like putting jam on your turkey. But this version is a bit more savory.

Most Thanksgiving dishes are so traditional, which is one of the things I love about the holiday, but why not add a just a bit of spicy flair?

FYI: Chipotles in adobo come canned, and can usually be found in the Mexican food section of your grocery store. You can freeze any leftover peppers and use them later.


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Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Sauce


Here’s what you’ll need to make Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Sauce


  • Canola oil
  • Produce: shallots, serrano peppers, cranberries
  • Orange juice
  • Brown sugar
  • Canned chipotle peppers in adobo
  • Spices: cinnamon, salt
Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Sauce

Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Sauce

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Traditional cranberry sauce gets a spicy kick with the addition of serrano peppers and smoky chipotles in adobo.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1/4 cup minced shallot
  • 1 teaspoon minced serrano pepper
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 (12-ounce) package fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and serrano pepper and saute for 3 to 4 minutes, until soft.
  2. Stir in the orange juice, brown sugar, cranberries, chipotle pepper in adobo, cinnamon, and salt. Reduce the heat and simmer until mixture is thick, 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Set aside to cool and thicken. Refrigerate until serving.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 85 Total Fat: 2g Saturated Fat: 0g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 2g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 141mg Carbohydrates: 18g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 15g Protein: 0g
© Danelle
Cuisine: American / Category: Thanksgiving

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Val

    November 22, 2010 at 9:24 pm

    I love all the different flavors in this. I must try it. Thank you.

    Reply
  2. Kirby

    November 23, 2010 at 12:56 am

    This one sounds great, I love that it has a spicy kick to it!!!

    Reply
  3. Monica H

    November 23, 2010 at 8:38 am

    ooh, pretty! I’m making cranberry sauce tomorrow and I can’t wait. I just love it.

    Reply
  4. Evan B

    November 23, 2010 at 2:23 pm

    Sounds fabulous. My bf’s fam doesn’t do cranberry sauce, but we’re having a Christmas party this will be perfect at!

    Reply
  5. FoodLovers

    November 24, 2010 at 3:40 pm

    recently posted cranberry pickle and knowing all its nutritional values of cranberry would love to try this

    Reply
  6. Evelyn S.

    November 24, 2010 at 4:49 pm

    I just saw a food show with a cranberry sauce spiced up with jalapenos…..I’m not a pepper eater, but I’ll bet the spice is good on turkey! Beautiful cranberry red….beautiful food photo.

    Reply
  7. Ingrid

    November 25, 2010 at 3:07 am

    It sounds good. I enjoy spicy food. Now the rest of family? I’m not sure they’d like to stray from the traditional.
    ~ingrid

    Reply
  8. Catherine Grace Life Photography

    November 27, 2010 at 4:21 pm

    Yum! Definitely saving this one to try! 🙂

    Reply

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