Description

This raspberry chipotle sauce blends sweet, smoky, and spicy flavors into a bold, versatile condiment. Fresh raspberries bring natural sweetness, while chipotle peppers add a deep, smoky heat. Balanced with honey, garlic, and lime, this sauce is perfect for glazing meats, drizzling over veggies, or serving as a dipping sauce. It’s quick to make, rich in flavor, and enhances both savory and sweet dishes.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients:

1 cup fresh raspberries (or frozen, thawed)
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (adjust for heat preference)
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
½ teaspoon salt

Optional Enhancements:

¼ teaspoon smoked paprika (for extra depth)
1 tablespoon maple syrup (as a honey alternative)
½ teaspoon balsamic vinegar (to enhance richness)

Instructions

1. Blend the Base:

In a blender or food processor, combine raspberries, chipotle peppers, apple cider vinegar, honey, minced garlic, lime juice, and salt.
Blend until smooth. Add a tablespoon of water if needed for consistency.

2. Cook the Sauce:

Transfer the mixture to a saucepan over medium heat.
Stir occasionally and bring to a gentle simmer.
Cook for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

3. Strain for Smoothness (Optional):

For a silky texture, pour the sauce through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing with a spoon to remove seeds.

4. Final Adjustments:

Taste and adjust sweetness or spice levels if needed.
Let the sauce cool before transferring it to a jar for storage.

Notes

Storage: Keep in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. For long-term storage, freeze in small portions for up to 3 months.
Heat Level: For milder sauce, use one chipotle pepper or remove the seeds. For extra heat, add another pepper or a pinch of cayenne.
Thicker Sauce: Simmer longer or add a small amount of cornstarch slurry (½ teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 teaspoon water).
Serving Ideas: Pairs well with grilled meats, seafood, roasted veggies, burgers, wraps, and cheese boards.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Sauce, Condiment
Method: Simmered
Cuisine: Fusion, American

Nutrition

Serving Size: ¼ cup
Calories: 45 kcal
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 0.5g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 0.5g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: raspberry chipotle sauce, smoky raspberry sauce, sweet and spicy sauce, chipotle glaze, homemade condiment