Smoky Jalepeño Cranberry Sauce
By: David Alosi
Published: Sunday, November 20, 2011 - 1:18pm

Ingredients




1 lb. fresh cranberries
Grated zest of 1 orange
1 red apple, cored, cut into pieces
½ jalapeno, stemmed and seeded
1 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon honey
½ cup sugar
1 whole chipotle chile

Preparation

1 Combine the cranberries, zest, apple and jalapeno in a food processor. 2 Chop roughly. 3 Place in a saucepan with the orange juice, honey, sugar and chipotle chile. 4 Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.

About

Chipotle chiles add a smoky heat that complements tart fresh cranberries. Serve as a relish with barbecued or roasted turkey or use in turkey sandwiches on sturdy country bread. From Chronicle Columnist Jacqueline Higuera McMahan.