Best 10 Cranberry Jalape Recipes

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In the realm of culinary exploration, the tantalizing fusion of sweet and spicy flavors has long captivated the palates of food enthusiasts. The captivating combination of cranberries and jalapeños presents an intriguing culinary adventure that promises a symphony of flavors that dance upon the tongue. Their distinct characteristics converge to create a harmonious balance that tantalizes the taste buds, leaving you craving more. This article embarks on a journey to unveil the secrets of crafting exceptional cranberry jalapeño recipes that ignite the senses and transport you to a realm of gastronomic delight.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY-JALAPENO MARTINI



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I describe this cocktail as slightly tart, a little sassy and completely delicious. I make a big batch when I'm hosting a party because it tends to disappear quickly. Garnish with fresh mint and cranberries for an extra-special touch. -Kelli Haetinger, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup turbinado (washed raw) sugar
1-1/2 cups cranberry juice, divided
1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 teaspoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
Ice cubes
6 cups vodka
Fresh mint leaves and additional cranberries

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, 1/2 cup cranberry juice, cranberries and jalapeno. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes. , Strain, discarding cranberries and jalapeno. Cover and refrigerate syrup for at least 2 hours or until chilled., For each serving, fill a mixing glass or tumbler three-fourths full with ice. Add 3 ounces vodka, 1 tablespoon cranberry juice and 1 tablespoon cranberry syrup; stir until condensation forms on outside of glass. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Repeat. Garnish with mint and cranberries if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CRANBERRY-JALAPENO RELISH



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This is a fabulous and spicy cranberry relish; the best I have ever eaten!

Provided by Donna Lasater

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Relish Recipes     Cranberry Relish Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup dried cranberries
½ cup orange juice
½ cup diced red onion
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
¼ cup fresh lime juice
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the cranberries, orange juice, onion, cilantro, garlic, jalapeno, lime juice, cumin and salt.
  • Stir together and chill 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 49.2 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

JALAPENO CRANBERRY SAUCE



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An excellent cranberry sauce for Christmas turkey dinner.

Provided by William Anatooskin

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Cranberry Sauce Recipes

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup water
1 cup white sugar
3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
2 teaspoons lemon juice
½ cup sherry

Steps:

  • Rinse berries in cold water; drain.
  • In a saucepan, mix water and sugar; stir to dissolve sugar. Bring to boil. Add cranberries, Jalapeno peppers, and lemon juice, and return to boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add sherry and stir well. Remove from heat and let cool completely at room temperature.
  • Refrigerate in a glass container with cover. Serve with turkey or chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 45.3 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

JALAPENO CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup granulated sugar, plus more if needed
1 tablespoon zested fresh ginger
1 to 2 jalapenos, seeds and ribs removed, diced
Zest and juice of 1 large orange (1/2 cup of juice is necessary)
One 12-ounce bag fresh cranberries
Zest from 1 lemon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, put the sugar, ginger, jalapenos, orange zest and orange juice. Simmer for 2 minutes. Add the cranberries and set over medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Add water if the mixture appears too dry. Add in the lemon zest and juice and season with salt or a bit more sugar. Let cool completely and serve.

JALAPENO CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 3h35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound cranberries (about 4 cups), thawed if frozen
Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lime
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt
1/4 cup chopped pickled jalapenos, plus 2 tablespoons brine from the jar

Steps:

  • Put all but 1 cup cranberries in a saucepan. Add the lime juice, sugar, cumin, a pinch of salt, the jalapenos and brine and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until the berries burst and the sauce thickens, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Stir in the remaining 1 cup cranberries and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the lime zest. Let cool, then transfer to a serving dish and refrigerate at least 3 hours.

CRANBERRY JALAPENO CHEESE SPREAD



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This easy spread is based on several different relishes and spreads I've tasted or made before. I love the sweet and spicy combination of flavors. -Diane Nemitz, Ludington, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
4 teaspoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
Assorted crackers or sliced sweet yellow and orange peppers

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the first 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cool completely., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in cranberry mixture until blended. Serve with crackers or sliced peppers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

JALAPENO CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Make and share this Jalapeno Cranberry Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Fruit

Time 35m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces fresh cranberries
orange, zest of, , finely grated
orange, juice of
2 teaspoons tequila
1/2 cup sugar
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped

Steps:

  • Add enough water to the orange juice to make one cup of liquid.
  • Combine cranberries, orange zest, juice and water, tequila, and sugar in a large pot.
  • Bring to a slow boil, stirring occasionally.
  • When the cranberries begin to pop, add the chopped jalapeno cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • If the sauce seems a little thick, add a bit more water.
  • Remove from heat, transfer to a bowl and chill.

TEXAS CRANBERRY JALAPENO BREAD



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This recipe is similar to a contest winning recipe featured by our local electrical coop. Sounds crazy, but this bread is addictive!

Provided by Claire312

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 baking soda
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 cup chopped pecans
1 bag cranberries, chopped or 1 bag craisins
3 beaten eggs
3/4 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 -4 tablespoons jalapeno jelly
1/2 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a large bowl, mix dry ingredients (flour through cranberries).
  • In a medium bowl, mix eggs, juice, vanilla, jelly, and butter.
  • Make a well in center of dry ingredients.
  • Fold wet ingredients into dry and mix only until ingredients are combined.
  • Pour into 2 well greased loaf pans.
  • Bake 50-60 minutes.

CRANBERRY-JALAPENO RELISH



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, quick, condiments

Time 12m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 orange
1 cup whole, fresh cranberries
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons seeded and chopped jalapeno pepper
Maple syrup to taste (about 1 1/2 tablespoons)

Steps:

  • Grate the zest from the orange and set aside. Remove the white pith and seeds and cut the orange into sections.
  • Place the zest, orange sections, cranberries, ginger, cilantro and jalapeno in a food processor. Pulse just until cranberries are coarsely chopped. Stir in maple syrup. Cover and let stand for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 24, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 1 milligram, Sugar 4 grams

CRANBERRY-ORANGE-JALAPENO RELISH



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This cranberry-orange-jalapeño relish is an easy addition to the Thanksgiving menu since it doesn't require any cooking.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups fresh or defrosted frozen cranberries
1/4 cup diced red onion
1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 blood oranges or navel oranges, peeled and sectioned, juice reserved
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1/2 cup sugar
2 stalks celery, peeled to remove strings, cut in 1/4-inch dice
1/4 cup pecans, toasted, broken in pieces
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Place cranberries in food processor and pulse to chop coarsely, about 5 pulses. Transfer to a medium bowl.
  • Add onion, jalapeno, lime juice, orange sections and juice, ginger, sugar, and celery; mix gently. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 2 days. Just before serving, add mint and pecans and toss to combine.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe and firm cranberries: Avoid cranberries that are bruised or have soft spots. Look for berries that are a deep red color and have a firm texture.
  • Wash the cranberries thoroughly before using: Rinse the cranberries in cold water to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Use a food processor or blender to make the cranberry sauce: This will help to create a smooth and consistent sauce.
  • Add sugar or honey to taste: The amount of sugar or honey you add will depend on your personal preference. You can also use a sugar substitute, such as stevia, if you are watching your sugar intake.
  • Add spices to taste: Common spices that are used in cranberry sauce include cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. You can also add other spices, such as ginger or allspice, to taste.
  • Cook the cranberry sauce over low heat: This will help to prevent the sauce from burning.
  • Let the cranberry sauce cool completely before serving: This will help the sauce to thicken and develop its flavor.

Conclusion:

Cranberry sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to complement a variety of dishes, including turkey, chicken, pork, and fish. It is also a popular ingredient in baked goods, such as muffins, scones, and pies. With its tart and tangy flavor, cranberry sauce is sure to add a touch of holiday cheer to your next meal.

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