Cranberry Sauce with Jalapeno Peppers

A fantastic recipe with a touch of HOT for chicken or turkey. Use caution when handling the jalapeno peppers. Uncle Bill's Tips: Wear plastic gloves or wash hands thoroughly after handling, using white vinegar or a mixture of water and bleach to remove the pepper's heat.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 264 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup water
• 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
• 12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries
• ½ cup sherry
• 3 teaspoons lemon juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Rinse berries in cold water; drain.n

Step 2

In a saucepan, stir together water and sugar until the sugar has dissolved and come to a boil. Stir in the cranberries, jalapeno peppers and lemon juice; return the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes; stirring occasionally.n

Step 3

Stir lemon juice and sherry into the mixture until blended. Remove the pan from heat and allow the mixture to cool completely at room temperature. Refrigerate the cooled mixture in a glass container with lid until you are ready to serve.n