Chipotle Cranberry Sauce Or Butter Recipe

Spice up your Thanksgiving with this fiery Chipotle Cranberry Sauce! A perfect blend of sweet cranberries and smoky chipotle peppers, this recipe offers customizable heat. For a milder flavor, remove the chipotle seeds or use half a pepper. Alternatively, use only the adobo sauce for a subtle smoky warmth. Feeling adventurous? Go for the whole chile! This versatile sauce is delicious with turkey, or transform it into a decadent Chipotle Cranberry Butter to spread on cornbread or rolls. Adapted from ctoc.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 219.7 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chipotle Cranberry Sauce Or Butter

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How to Make Chipotle Cranberry Sauce Or Butter

  1. Combine 1 (12-ounce) bag fresh cranberries, 1 cup orange juice, ½ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers, 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo (seeded or whole, depending on desired heat), and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan.
  2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a food processor and pulse until it reaches your desired consistency. You can leave it somewhat chunky or blend it until smooth.
  5. For the Chipotle Cranberry Butter: In a medium bowl, mash the cranberry sauce with 1 stick (½ cup) of softened unsalted butter until well combined.
  6. Serve the sauce or butter with your Thanksgiving turkey, cornbread, or rolls.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

118g

Fat

0g

Carbs

12g