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Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Sauce
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4.48 from 17 votes

Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Sauce

Traditional cranberry sauce gets a spicy kick with the addition of serrano peppers and smoky chipotles in adobo.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Thanksgiving
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 85kcal
Author: Danelle

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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Set aside to cool and thicken. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 141mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g