Chipotle Cranberry Sauceor Butter Food

CHIPOTLE-ORANGE CRANBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Finely grate zest from orange. Cut orange crosswise in half; squeeze juice from orange. Place zest and orange juice in a large saucepan. Add remaining ingredients., Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat to a simmer; cook, uncovered, until berries pop, 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat., Transfer to a small bowl; cool slightly. Refrigerate, covered, until cold.

CHIPOTLE CRANBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Place chiles in medium saucepan filled with water; bring to boil. 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. Drain.
• Combine softened chipotles, cranberries, sugar, and lemon juice in heavy medium saucepan and stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Continue cooking until cranberries begin to pop, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, cinnamon, and cumin. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly and flavors meld, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Cool.
• Remove chipotles. Stem and seed. Mince chiles and return to cranberry sauce; stir to distribute. Cover and chill. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead. Keep chilled.
• Can be found at specialty foods stores, natural foods stores, and Latin markets.

CHIPOTLE CRANBERRY SAUCE/OR BUTTER

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer 15 minutes, covered.
• Turn off heat and let sit, covered for 15 more minutes.
• Put ingredients in a food processor and pulse until desired consistency.
• Texture may range from somewhat coarse to smooth.
• Serve with turkey.
• for chipotle cranberry butter: mix with 1 stick of butter and spread on your favorite cornbread or rolls.

CHIPOTLE GARLIC BUTTER

Steps:

• Place ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until well combined.
• Put in a covered container and refrigerate.

MAMA'S KITCHEN'S RASPBERRY CHIPOTLE SAUCE

Steps:

• (You can use the adobo the chilies are packed in if you like. It will make it hotter!).
• Combine all ingredients in a heavy sauce pan and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved.
• Allow to cool a little if desired.
• Transfer to a food processor or blender and blend until sauce is smooth. I use my immersion blender.
• Remove seeds from sauce using a fine mesh strainer if desired.

RASPBERRY CHIPOTLE SAUCE

Steps:

• Clean and sterilize 3/4 to 1 pint size glass jar or bottle. Rinse with hot water before adding hot liquid.
• Puree 3 cups of the berries with the chipotles and chipotle sauce. You will need 1 1/2 cups puree. If you are short, puree more berries and add to the mixture until you have 1 1/2 cups.
• Pour the puree and lemon juice into a large non-reactive pan.
• Add the pectin and mix thoroughly.
• Put the pan over high heat and bring to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly.
• Stir in the sugar, mix well and bring back once again to a full rolling boil.
• Stir in the butter and the baking soda. If there is foam it will disappear in a few minutes.
• Using a funnel, pour the liquid into the jar or bottle.
• Store the sauce in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

CHIPOTLE BUTTER

Steps:

• Puree all in a blender or food processor.
• Place the butter on a sheet of plastic wrap and cover.
• Roll the butter up, forming it into a long log shape and place in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to use.
• Serve the rolled up log or cut off slices as needed.
• Goes great on grilled chicken and corn on the cob.