Chipotle Cranberry Sauce

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Chipotle Cranberry Sauce
45 min.
8
156kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your holiday table with a unique twist, this Chipotle Cranberry Sauce is a must-try! Combining the traditional tartness of cranberries with the smoky heat of chipotle chiles, this sauce is the perfect fusion of flavors that will delight your taste buds and impress your guests. Imagine the vibrant red of freshly cooked cranberries paired with a subtle kick that adds depth to your meals.

Not only is this dish incredibly flavorful, but it also aligns with various dietary preferences, making it a versatile choice for any gathering. It's vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, ensuring that everyone can enjoy it without worry. The ease of preparation also makes it appealing—within just 45 minutes, you'll have a deliciously thick and tangy sauce ready to enhance your main dishes.

As the cranberries burst and release their juices, mingling beautifully with the chipotle's warmth, you'll find that this sauce not only complements roasted meats but also adds an exciting contrast to savory vegetarian dishes. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any festive occasion, this Chipotle Cranberry Sauce can be made ahead of time and stored for up to a week, allowing you to reduce stress in the kitchen while preparing a delectable side dish that everyone will be talking about. Don't miss out on this flavorful addition—your holiday feast will never be the same!

Ingredients

  • 12 ounce cranberries fresh
  •  chipotle chile dried
  • small garlic clove chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cinnamon generous ()
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cumin generous ()
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • 1.3 cups sugar 

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Place chiles in medium saucepan filledwith water; bring to boil. Reduce heat tomedium and simmer until chiles are tender,adding more water if needed to keep chilessubmerged, 1 to 11/2 hours, depending ondryness of chiles.
  2. Drain.
  3. Combine softened chipotles,cranberries, sugar, and lemon juice in heavymedium saucepan and stir over mediumheat until sugar dissolves. Continue cookinguntil cranberries begin to pop, stirringoccasionally, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic,cinnamon, and cumin. Simmer until saucethickens slightly and flavors meld, stirringoften, about 5 minutes. Cool.
  4. Remove chipotles. Stem and seed.Mince chiles and return to cranberry sauce;stir to distribute. Cover and chill. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead. Keep chilled.
  5. * Can be found at specialty foods stores,natural foods stores, and Latin markets.
  6. Dried chipotle chiles canvary by brand, with some being moresupple than others. Look for chiles that giveslightly when pressed between your thumband forefinger. Chiles that are hard may notsoften sufficiently when simmered in water.

Nutrition Facts

Calories156kcal
Protein1.04%
Fat1.46%
Carbs97.5%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.39
Glycemic Load
24.91
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.9586956786073%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
19.74mg
Delphinidin
3.26mg
Malvidin
0.19mg
Pelargonidin
0.14mg
Peonidin
20.9mg
Catechin
0.17mg
Epigallocatechin
0.31mg
Epicatechin
1.86mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.41mg
Eriodictyol
0.27mg
Hesperetin
0.81mg
Naringenin
0.08mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
2.83mg
Quercetin
6.34mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:155.84kcal
7.79%
Fat:0.27g
0.41%
Saturated Fat:0.03g
0.2%
Carbohydrates:40.12g
13.37%
Net Carbohydrates:38.02g
13.83%
Sugar:35.96g
39.95%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:2.92mg
0.13%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.43g
0.86%
Vitamin C:8.25mg
10.01%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.72%
Fiber:2.1g
8.38%
Vitamin E:0.57mg
3.82%
Vitamin K:2.16µg
2.05%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.59%
Copper:0.03mg
1.45%
Vitamin B5:0.14mg
1.35%
Potassium:43.37mg
1.24%
Source:Epicurious