Spicy Cranberry Ginger Sauce

Spicy ginger Cranberry Sauce

Here’s a spicy version of cranberry sauce to serve at your next Christmas dinner. It’s also good on chicken, pork or in sandwiches! It’s a simple recipe and can be made a few days in advance.

Cranberry Sauce with jalapeño Peppers and Ginger

Spicy Cranberry Ginger Sauce

Makes about 2 cups

1 12-oz bag of frozen or fresh cranberries
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely diced.
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon fresh grated, peeled ginger
1/2 cup water

Directions:

Add all ingredients together into a medium-sized sauce pan. Place over medium heat and stir until all of the sugar has dissolved.
Increase the heat and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until most of the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat, cool, cover and refrigerate.

Looking for another Cranberry Sauce?  

Traditional Cranberry Sauce