Best 10 Cranberry Chile Sauce Recipes

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In the culinary world, cranberry chile sauce has carved a niche for itself as a versatile condiment capable of elevating any dish. Its vibrant crimson hue and tantalizing flavor profile, a skillful blend of sweet, tangy, and spicy notes, make it a culinary gem. Whether you're looking to add a splash of color and intrigue to your holiday turkey, elevate the flavors of savory meatballs, or create a mouthwatering glaze for grilled salmon, cranberry chile sauce is a culinary chameleon that adapts effortlessly to a variety of dishes.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY CHILI SALSA



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"This is delicious, easy to make and very different from your typical salsas. The combination of tart and sweet adds to its appeal." Try it-it's sensational! Mary Guertin - Bourbonnais, IL

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
3/4 cup sugar
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 green onions, chopped
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/4 teaspoon each ground allspice, cinnamon and cumin
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Place the cranberries, sugar, chilies, cilantro, onions, lime juice, zest and spices in a food processor; cover and pulse just until blended. Transfer to a serving bowl; chill until serving. Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH CHILES



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Heat is an integral aspect of Southwestern cooking, so it's no surprise that local chiles of all kinds accent the flavor of Thanksgiving. Cooks put them in everything from Hatch turkey rubs to chipotle mashed potatoes to chiltepin cranberry sauce, which uses the small, round, fiery hot chiles that are native to Arizona and northern Mexico. You can make this sauce a day ahead and chill it; if it's too stiff for your tastes when you remove it from the fridge, add a little water and sugar, reheat until simmering and then cool once more. (And for everything you need to know about cranberry sauce, check out our cranberry sauce guide.)

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     condiments, sauces and gravies, side dish

Time 40m

Yield 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

Zest of 2 limes (2 teaspoons), divided
1 to 2 dried chiltepin, chile pequin or bird chiles, to taste, crushed in a spice mill or a mortar and pestle, or 1/2 teaspoon crushed chile pequin
1 1/4 pounds cranberries (4 1/2 cups)
Zest of 1/2 orange
3/4 cup sugar, more to taste
2 cloves, crushed in a mortar and pestle or ground in a spice mill
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Set aside the zest of 1 lime (about 1 teaspoon) for garnish. In a large saucepan, combine all the remaining ingredients with 1/4 cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring often, until thick, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Transfer to a serving dish and allow to cool. (Sauce will continue to thicken.) Garnish with the reserved lime zest.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 172, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 3 milligrams, Sugar 36 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PERFECT CRANBERRY SAUCE



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For the holidays, make this Perfect Cranberry Sauce recipe from Food Network Kitchen using fresh or frozen cranberries; kick it up with orange or lemon zest.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 37m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Empty a 12-ounce bag of fresh or frozen cranberries into a saucepan and transfer 1/2 cup to a small bowl. Add 1 cup sugar, 1 strip orange or lemon zest and 2 tablespoons water to the pan and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the cranberries are soft, about 10 minutes. Increase the heat to medium and cook until the cranberries burst, about 12 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the reserved cranberries. Add sugar, salt and pepper to taste and cool to room temperature before serving.

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.

CRANBERRY CHILI MEATBALLS



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My friends look forward to enjoying these chili sauce meatballs at our holiday gatherings and there are never any leftovers! Using packaged meatballs helps save time in the kitchen and they are just as tasty as homemade. The sauce is tangy yet sweet, and the festive color is perfect for any holiday party. -Amy Scamerhorn, Indianapolis, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 package (32 ounces) frozen fully cooked homestyle meatballs, thawed

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the first six ingredients; stir until sugar is dissolved. Add meatballs; cook until heated through, 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Editor's Note: To prepare in a slow cooker, heat sauce ingredients as directed. Add sauce and meatballs to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, 2-3 hours. , Freeze Option: Freeze cooled meatball mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CRANBERRY CHILI SAUCE FOR MEATBALLS



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Make and share this Cranberry Chili Sauce for Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pamela

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup chili sauce
1 cup cranberry jelly
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)

Steps:

  • Stir all four ingredients in a medium sauce pan.
  • Mix well and simmer until warmed through.
  • Pour over cooked meatballs or heat meatballs in sauce.
  • To freeze: Double or triple sauce and divide into 3 cup containers or freezer bags. Label and freeze for up to 3 months; Defrost in fridge overnight or in microwave; add cooked meatballs and cook or bake until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.8, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 1621.9, Carbohydrate 82.5, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 73.4, Protein 3

CHILLI CRANBERRY SAUCE



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A tiny hint of chilli lifts this cranberry sauce to a whole new tastebud-tingling level

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Condiment

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 4

100g golden caster sugar
175ml white wine
½ mild red chilli , chopped, seeds left in
300g frozen or fresh cranberries

Steps:

  • Gently heat sugar and wine in a saucepan. Once sugar has dissolved, bring to the boil.
  • Tip in the chilli and cranberries, return to the boil, then turn the heat down and simmer for about 10 mins until the berries have popped but not completely collapsed. Take off the heat. The sauce will continue to cook with the heat from the pan, then thicken as it cools.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Sodium 0.01 milligram of sodium

CRANBERRY CHILI MEATBALLS



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Cranberry Chili Meatballs is a great way to use up leftover cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes! Perfect served as a dinner or on toothpicks as an appetizer, your guests will love the flavor combination. This is one of my sons favorite meals!

Provided by Janelle

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup of cranberry sauce - leftovers work great!
1 (6 ounce) bottle of chili sauce
3/4 cup water
1 (26 ounce) bag of meatballs
Mashed potatoes, optional

Steps:

  • In a large pot combine brown sugar, cranberry sauce, chili sauce and water. Mix well.
  • Add frozen meatballs and mix well.
  • Cook over medium heat for 25 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.
  • Serve over mashed potatoes or rice. (Leftover mashed potatoes work great!)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 31 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 10.5 grams fat, Fiber 1.2 grams fiber, Protein 13.2 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Sodium 809 grams sodium, Sugar 8.5 grams sugar

FAVORITE CRANBERRY SAUCE EXTRAORDINAIRE



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I took three of my favorite cranberry sauce recipes and combined them to come up with this recipe. The supreme Saigon cinnamon I used is more potent than most cinnamon brands sold in stores.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Cranberry Sauce

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries, rinsed
1 medium orange, finely zested, divided
1 crystallized ginger
¼ cup chopped pecans
⅛ teaspoon cinnamon (such as Supreme Saigon®)

Steps:

  • Combine orange juice and both sugars in a saucepan over medium heat and allow the sugar to melt down. Add cranberries, 3/4 of the orange zest, and crystallized ginger.
  • Cook sauce, mashing down berries, over medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toast pecans in a small skillet over medium heat until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside.
  • Stir cinnamon and chopped pecans into the cranberry sauce until well combined. Transfer cranberry sauce to a serving dish and top with remaining orange zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 3.4 mg, Sugar 21.6 g

CRANBERRY CHILI



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I love both chili and cranberries...but I'm not to sure if I want them together. I'll have to try this some day.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Berries

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ground beef
1 cup picante sauce
1 (15 ounce) can low-fat refried beans
1 (15 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes, cut up
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a cooking pan brown meat until pink, stirring to separate.
  • Pour off any fat.
  • Add picante sauce, refried beans, tomatoes, chili powder and garlic.
  • Heat to boiling.
  • Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Add cranberry sauce and kidney beans.
  • Heat thoroughly.
  • Sprinkle each bowl of chili with cheddar cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548.1, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 997.3, Carbohydrate 69.5, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 50, Protein 29

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Cranberries: Use fresh, ripe cranberries for the best flavor and texture. Frozen cranberries can also be used, but they should be thawed before cooking.
  • Use a Variety of Chiles: Different types of chiles can be used to create a variety of flavors. For a milder sauce, use poblano or Anaheim chiles. For a spicier sauce, use jalapeño or serrano chiles. You can also use a combination of chiles to create a custom flavor.
  • Roast the Chiles: Roasting the chiles before adding them to the sauce will help to bring out their flavor and reduce their spiciness. You can roast the chiles in the oven or on a grill.
  • Add Some Sweetness: A little bit of sweetness can help to balance out the tartness of the cranberries and the spiciness of the chiles. You can add sweetness with sugar, honey, or maple syrup.
  • Simmer the Sauce: Simmering the sauce for a while will help to meld the flavors and thicken the sauce. Be sure to stir the sauce occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.

Conclusion:

Cranberry chile sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used on a variety of dishes. It is perfect for adding a sweet, spicy, and tart flavor to meats, poultry, and fish. It can also be used as a dipping sauce for appetizers or as a glaze for roasted vegetables. With its unique flavor and versatility, cranberry chile sauce is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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