100% Vegetarian
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Chipotle Cranberry Sauce

Chipotle Cranberry Sauce is a flavorful Mexican Mexican Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Place chiles in medium saucepan filled with water; bring to boil.

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Chipotle Cranberry Sauce
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Prep Time 15 mins
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Cook Time 39 mins
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Total Time 54 mins
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Servings 4 Servings
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Calories ~340 kcal
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Difficulty Expert
Difficulty Levels Guide
  • Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
  • Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
  • Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
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Ingredients Required

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7 Items
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Step-by-Step Cooking Method

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Total 13 Steps
01

Place chiles in medium saucepan filled with water; bring to boil.

02

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.

03

Combine softened chipotles, cranberries, sugar, and lemon juice in heavy medium saucepan and stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.

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Continue cooking until cranberries begin to pop, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.

05

Stir in garlic, cinnamon, and cumin.

06

Simmer until sauce thickens slightly and flavors meld, stirring often, about 5 minutes.

07

Remove chipotles.

08

Stem and seed.

09

Mince chiles and return to cranberry sauce; stir to distribute.

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Cover and chill.

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DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead.

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Keep chilled.

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Can be found at specialty foods stores, natural foods stores, and Latin markets.

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Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings

  • Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
  • Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.

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