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This Raspberry Chipotle Sauce has a little sweet from the raspberries and just a little heat from the chilies. It is perfect served with chicken or fish and over cream cheese with crackers.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe!
If you are looking to change up your basic BBQ sauce this raspberry chipotle BBQ sauce is it! It has the perfect combination of sweet and heat. You can control the amount of heat by how much chipotle chilis you add in. I like just a little heat so use just the sauce. If you want more heat, add in some of the actual chilies.
Ingredients Needed
- Olive Oil
- Onion, white or yellow.
- Adobo Sauce. Use canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce but just use the sauce. Add in chopped chili peppers for more heat
- Serrano Chili Pepper. Remove the seeds. You could also use jalapeno peppers.
- Red Raspberries
- Sugar
- Apple Cider Vinegar
How to Make Raspberry Chipotle Sauce
- Heat olive oil in pan and saute garlic until onions are soft, about 8 minutes.
- Add in diced serrano peppers and cook until tender.
- Mix in adobo sauce and raspberries and cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in vinegar, salt and sugars.
- Bring mixture to a boil and then simmer until thickened and it reduces to about half.
- Cool sauce before serving.
Tips from leigh Anne
- If you prefer it less spicy, don’t add in as much adobo sauce and leave out the serrano pepper. For more heat, add in more sauce and some of the chopped chilies from the sauce.
- Want it sweeter? Add in some more sugar. You can also substitute with honey if you prefer.
- If your sauce gets to thick, thin it out with a splash or two of water.
Pair Raspberry Chipotle Sauce With:
This sauce is versatile and can be used for a lot of different things.
- BBQ Sauce for topping chicken, pork tenderloin, shrimp, salmon or beef.
- Basting sauce for shish kabab or vegetables.
- Dipping sauce for meatballs or cocktail sausage.
- Condiment for sandwiches and paninis.
- Pour over the top of a block of cream cheese and serve with crackers for a quick and easy appetizer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are chipotle peppers?
Chipotle chilis are smoke-dried jalapeño peppers. They have a smoky flavor that make them a great choice for a barbecue sauce. They are found on the Mexican aisle and can be bought in a can or jar.
How long does raspberry chipotle sauce last?
Stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, it will last for up to two weeks. It can also be frozen for up to three months.
How can I make raspberry chipotle sauce less spicy?
To make it less spicy, add in less of the adobo sauce and the Serrano pepper.
Can I use frozen raspberries?
You can, just be sure and thaw them and drain them first.
Can I use a different type of berry?
Absolutely, I think it would be delicious made with blueberries or a combination of berries.
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Raspberry Chipotle Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil1
- 1/2 cup onion diced
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 1 serrano pepper seeded and diced
- 2 tsp adobo sauce I just used the sauce not the chili. Can add chopped chili for more heat
- 2 pints raspberries fresh or frozen
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- In a medium sauce pan saute garlic, onions and oil until onions are soft, about 8 minutes.
- Add in serrano pepper and cook until tender.
- Mix in adobo sauce and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in raspberries and cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add in vinegar, salt and sugars.
- Bring to a boil and then simmer until thickened and reduced to half.
- Cool sauce before serving.
Tips & Notes:
- If you prefer it less spicy, don’t add in as much adobo sauce and leave out the serrano pepper. For more heat, add in more sauce and some of the chopped chilies from the sauce
- Want it sweeter? Add in some more sugar. You can also substitute with honey if you prefer.
- If your sauce gets to thick, thin it out with a splash or two of water
- Stored in the refrigerator, it will last for up to two weeks. It can also be frozen for up to three months.
- You can use frozen berries, just be sure to thaw and drain them first.
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dana says
can you use frozen raspberries and if so how much?
Leigh Anne says
I have never made it with frozen but I am sure you could. I would start with the same amount (be sure they are drained) and then taste it for flavor. If you think you need more flavor add some more in. Just be sure to drain off all the juice.
Pam says
Love the store bought version of this sauce, I know the homemade version will be even better. Going to try it right away. We sometimes have this over cream cheese, and another new obsession is green pepper jelly over cream cheese.. I sometimes have it for lunch. Alone. With no other food. And no other people!
Meghan says
For the love of God woman! You are killing me over here. Must make this! Make this now!
Caren with a "C" says
Love the grill marinade idea!
Melanie says
Leigh Anne – I am STILL dreaming about that appetizer. It was seriously one of the best little concoctions I’ve ever had. Thanks for posting the recipe. I can’t wait to make it and eat it all by myself. And then maybe make it again and serve it to sophisticated company (i.e. my kids and husband).