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A bowl of Jalapeno Cranberry Sauce.

Jalapeno Cranberry Sauce

Shannon
This delicious Jalapeno Cranberry Sauce is made with just 4 ingredients and is the perfect balance of tart, sweet and spicy flavors. Serve it alongside your favorite protein for an extra pop of flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Sauce, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 117 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Use the knife and cutting board to slice the jalapenos (keeping the seeds and membranes.)
  • Place a small sauce pot over medium-high heat. Add the sugar and water and bring to a boil, stirring intermittently until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Then, reduce the heat to medium-low. Rinse the cranberries and add them to the pot along with the fresh jalapeno slices.
  • Simmer the cranberry mixture for 20 minutes, stirring intermittently until the sauce has thickened and the cranberries have burst.
  • Cool on the counter for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour prior to serving.

Notes

Hint: This Jalapeno Cranberry Sauce can absolutely be eaten as a warm compote with your favorite meats or veggies. I particularly like it with turkey, pork tenderloin or chicken. Traditionally, cranberry sauce is served cold, so serve it straight from the fridge for a conventional approach.
This sauce can be prepped up to 3 or 4 days in advance to simplify and streamline holiday preparations. Simply prepare it and cool it as directed, then refrigerate it in an airtight container until serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 117kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 43mgFiber: 2gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 63IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword jalapeno cranberry sauce
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