Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H. Recently I made a Fresh Cranberry Salsa with them, incorporating spicy jalapeno peppers, shallot, green onion, cilantro, a bit of mint and honey and a few other ingredients, and DANG was it delicious. Today I’m here to show you how you can make a completely different cranberry salsa from the exact same ingredients. This version I’m calling my Spicy Cranberry Salsa, and even though it uses all the same ingredients as the fresh version, it’s a totally different experience. The biggest difference is from cooking it. You need this for your upcoming holiday parties. So quick and easy! It’s a lot like a cranberry sauce, but in salsa form. Forget the grocery store. Make it at home! So much better.
Cranberry Salsa Ingredients
Fresh Cranberries. Frozen cranberries are good, too. Jalapeno Peppers. Optional, for a spicy version. Shallot. Herbs. Green onion, cilantro, mint. Sweetness. Sugar and Honey. Apple Cider Vinegar. Lime. Use lime juice and lime zest. Orange juice or orange zest is a good addition as well. Seasonings. Salt and pepper to taste. For Serving. Tortilla chips or crackers. People love this scooped over cream cheese.
Transfer the blended salsa to a large pan. Heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes to soften up the ingredients. Transfer to a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Add to a bowl, seal and refrigerate at least 1 hour to let the flavors mingle. It is better to let it sit overnight. BOOM! Super easy! It takes a little bit more time than the fresh salsa version, but still, the effort is minimal and the outcome quite wonderful.
Patty’s Perspective
I am definitely having a hard time choosing which version of this salsa that I like more - the cooked or the fresh version. I think I lean toward the fresh version, but I love this one too! It’s so hard to choose. I’ll eat either one Mike puts in front of me. YUM.
Try Some of My Other Popular Salsa Recipes
Fresh Cranberry Salsa (No Cooking Required! It’s like Cranberry Pico) Salsa Roja Salsa Ranchera Roasted Mango-Habanero Salsa Roasted Pineapple-Habanero Salsa Salsa Verde Ghost Pepper Salsa See my post on How to Make Salsa
