Cranberry Orange Chipotle Sauce
A homemade Cranberry Chipotle Sauce that's sure to impress your friends and family this holiday season. It's a little sweet, a little spicy, and a whole lot of delicious.
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 61kcal
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Zester or microplane
- Knife and cutting board
- Airtight container or glass jar
Ingredients
- ¾ cup orange juice
- ½ cup regular sugar or brown sugar
- 5 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- Zest of 1 orange
- 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce minced
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water.
- In a medium saucepan, combine orange juice and sugar.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to simmer for 5 minutes until sugar dissolves.
- Add cranberries and orange zest.
- Stir in minced chipotle peppers and simmer 10–15 minutes until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
- Add a pinch of salt and adjust flavors.
- Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
- Transfer to an airtight jar and refrigerate.
Notes
- Start with fewer chipotles if you prefer milder heat — you can always add more.
- The sauce thickens as it cools, so don’t over-reduce it while cooking.
- Make it ahead — it tastes even better after a day or two in the fridge.
- Try it over grilled cheese or with baked brie for a surprising twist.
Nutrition
Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 56IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.2mg
