Best 9 Chipotle Cranberry Sauceor Butter Recipes

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Chipotle cranberry sauce or butter is a flavorful and versatile condiment that can be used to add a smoky, tangy, and slightly sweet flavor to a variety of dishes. Whether you are looking for a festive sauce to serve with your holiday turkey or a flavorful butter to spread on your favorite grilled meats, chipotle cranberry sauce or butter is sure to satisfy your taste buds. With its unique blend of chipotle peppers, cranberries, and spices, this condiment is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHIPOTLE-ORANGE CRANBERRY SAUCE



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My family prefers traditional dishes on Christmas, but I like to add in a few of my own unique creations. With brown sugar, cinnamon and chipotle powder for a little kick, this cranberry sauce will earn a permanent spot in your holiday lineup. -Chris Michalowski, Dallas, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 1-3/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 medium orange
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
1/4 to 3/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Finely grate zest from orange. Cut orange crosswise in half; squeeze juice from orange. Place zest and orange juice in a large saucepan. Add remaining ingredients., Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat to a simmer; cook, uncovered, until berries pop, 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat., Transfer to a small bowl; cool slightly. Refrigerate, covered, until cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 10mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CHIPOTLE CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Provided by Marlena Spieler

Categories     Sauce     Side     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Low Cal     Cranberry     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Lemon Juice     Chile Pepper     Bon Appétit     Fat Free     Kidney Friendly     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 dried chipotle chiles*
1 12-ounce package fresh or frozen cranberries
1 1/3 cups sugar
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, chopped
1/4 teaspoon (generous) ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon (generous) ground cumin

Steps:

  • Place chiles in medium saucepan filled with water; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until chiles are tender, adding more water if needed to keep chiles submerged, 1 to 11/2 hours, depending on dryness of chiles. Drain.
  • Combine softened chipotles, cranberries, sugar, and lemon juice in heavy medium saucepan and stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Continue cooking until cranberries begin to pop, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, cinnamon, and cumin. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly and flavors meld, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Cool.
  • 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.
  • Can be found at specialty foods stores, natural foods stores, and Latin markets.

CHIPOTLE CRANBERRY-GLAZED TURKEY



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Provided by Food Network

Time 2h50m

Yield 14 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup water
3/4 cup sugar
1 (12-ounce) bag fresh cranberries
4 tablespoons TABASCO® brand Chipotle Pepper Sauce, divided
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (12- to 14-pound) turkey, rinsed and trussed

Steps:

  • For cranberry glaze, combine water and sugar in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Add cranberries and return to a boil, stirring occasionally for about 6 minutes or until berries pop and soften.
  • Transfer cranberries to a fine sieve set over a bowl and press contents through sieve. Discard solids and stir in 2 tablespoons of the TABASCO® Chipotle Sauce. Glaze can be refrigerated up to two days before using.
  • To prepare turkey, combine butter, salt, pepper, and remaining 2 tablespoons TABASCO® Chipotle Sauce in a small bowl and mix well. Place turkey in a large roasting pan and brush with butter mixture. Bake in a 325 degrees F oven for approximately 11 minutes per pound for an unstuffed bird, or until an internal temperature of 180 degrees F is reached.
  • One hour and 20 minutes before the turkey is done, begin brushing it with cranberry glaze. Brush turkey liberally every 20 minutes, 3 separate times, and then roast turkey without basting for the last 40 minutes. Let rest at least 30 minutes before carving.

CHIPOTLE CRANBERRY SAUCE/OR BUTTER



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comes with a kick! seed the chipotles if you want it milder, halve the amount, or just use the adobo sauce for the uninitiated.then again you can always use the whole chile. adapted from ctoc

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Chutneys

Time 40m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon adobo sauce, from chipotle chilies
1/2 chipotle chile, seeded,minced,to taste
1 cup sun-dried cranberries
1/4 cup brandy or 1/4 cup Bourbon
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 cup water
1/2 cup unsalted butter (for chip cra butter) (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer 15 minutes, covered.
  • Turn off heat and let sit, covered for 15 more minutes.
  • Put ingredients in a food processor and pulse until desired consistency.
  • Texture may range from somewhat coarse to smooth.
  • Serve with turkey.
  • for chipotle cranberry butter: mix with 1 stick of butter and spread on your favorite cornbread or rolls.

CHIPOTLE GARLIC BUTTER



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I love this melted on BBQ grilled steak. Try this spicey butter on any grilled meat, fish, poultry or vegetable. Increase the amount of chipotles if you want "hot hot".

Provided by Lorac

Categories     Southwestern U.S.

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/4 lb butter, softened
2 chipotle chiles in adobo, drained
2 cloves garlic, crushed

Steps:

  • Place ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until well combined.
  • Put in a covered container and refrigerate.

CRANBERRY-CHIPOTLE HAM



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Serve this delicious baked ham flavored with cranberry-chipotle mixture - a wonderful dinner for Christmas.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cooked smoked bone-in ham (10 to 12 lb)
1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
1 to 2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can), finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile pepper powder
Fresh cranberries, if desired
Fresh rosemary sprigs, if desired
Orange wedges, if desired

Steps:

  • Move oven rack to lowest position. Heat oven to 325°F. Line roasting pan with foil.
  • Remove skin from ham; trim fat to 1/4-inch thickness. Make shallow cuts in fat at 1-inch intervals in diamond pattern. Place ham in pan.
  • In medium bowl, stir together cranberry sauce, brown sugar, mustard, chiles and chile pepper powder. Brush mixture on ham. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of meat and does not touch bone or rest in fat.
  • Bake 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours, brushing with pan juices every 30 minutes, or until thermometer reads at least 140°F. Cover loosely with foil; let stand 10 to 15 minutes for easier carving. Garnish with cranberries, rosemary and oranges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600, Carbohydrate 13 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 94 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 3170 mg

CRANBERRY CHIPOTLE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Whether canned or homemade, cranberry sauce delivers a healthy dose of vitamins to this dish. A little bit sweet and a little bit smoky, these enchiladas are a delightful way to use leftover chicken or turkey. -Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2-1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken or turkey
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce, divided
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1-1/2 cups salsa, divided
4 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 whole wheat tortilla or flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine chicken, beans, 3/4 cup shredded cheese, 2/3 cup cranberry sauce, sour cream, 1/2 cup salsa, green onions, cilantro, chipotle peppers, cumin, chili powder and pepper. Place 3/4 cup turkey mixture off center on each tortilla. Roll up and place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, seam side down. , Combine the remaining salsa and cranberry sauce; pour over enchiladas. Cover and bake 25 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes longer., To make ahead Cover and refrigerate unbaked enchiladas overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover dish with foil; bake as directed, increasing covered time to 35-40 minutes or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 623mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

WHIPPED CRANBERRY BUTTER



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Use leftover cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving to make this tasty spread for breakfast.

Provided by Darla Elizabeth

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Fruit Butter Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 cup salted butter, at room temperature
⅔ cup leftover cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • Beat butter in a bowl using an electric mixer until fluffy. Add cranberry sauce and beat until well incorporated and the mixture is light and airy. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Cholesterol 48.8 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 134.8 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

CRANBERRY CHIPOTLE MEATBALLS



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This is a sweet and spicy meatball, great as an appetizer!

Provided by Jshot21

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Spicy

Time 4h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) package frozen cooked meatballs, thawed
1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce, chopped - or more to taste

Steps:

  • Place the meatballs into a slow cooker. In a bowl, mash the cranberry sauce roughly, and mix with the pineapple chunks, brown sugar, and chipotle chile. Pour the sauce over the meatballs, and stir to combine. Cover the cooker, set to Low setting, and cook until the sauce is thickened and the meatballs have absorbed the sauce flavors, 4 to 5 hours. Serve with toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 23.6 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 48.3 mg, Sugar 17.7 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh cranberries for the best flavor and texture.
  • Use a variety of citrus fruits, such as oranges, lemons, and limes, to add a bright and tangy flavor to the sauce or butter.
  • Add a little bit of heat to the sauce or butter with chipotle peppers or chili powder.
  • Make sure to cook the sauce or butter until it has thickened and the cranberries have softened.
  • Taste the sauce or butter before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed.

Conclusion:

Chipotle cranberry sauce or butter is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. Whether you are using it as a glaze for roasted chicken or pork, a topping for pancakes or waffles, or simply as a spread for bread or crackers, this sauce or butter is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to use cranberries, give chipotle cranberry sauce or butter a try.

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