5 Ingredient Spicy Jalapeno Cranberry Sauce
This vibrant 5 Ingredient Spicy Jalapeno Cranberry Sauce takes the classic tart side and adds a spicy kick from fresh jalapenos.
Servings: 8
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 ounce cranberries fresh or frozen
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
- 1/2 tablespoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- 1 large jalapeno minced, if you want it less spicy, de-seed and mince
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the cranberries, sugar, lemon, salt and jalapeno. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally until the sugar is melted and the cranberries burst slightly. You can use the back of your spoon to help move this process along, about 10 minutes.
- Add in your water and bring it back to a simmer, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to medium, medium-low and cook for another 15 to 20 minutes until the mixture has reduced, but still remains a tad loose.
- Remove from the heat to cool, it will thicken as it sits. Transfer to a container in the fridge until ready to serve.
Notes
- You can use brown sugar in place of white sugar, if preferred.
- Fresh or frozen cranberries work for this recipe! We prefer to use fresh ones as they tend to taste a little sweeter, tart, and burst better.
- Prep: You can prepare this cranberry sauce ahead and store it in the fridge. Reheat in a small saucepan and adjust with water, if needed.
- Storing: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week and in the freezer for up to 2 months, thawing in the fridge overnight.
Nutrition
Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 57IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg