Cranberry Salsa Recipe
This vibrant and tangy Cranberry Salsa combines fresh cranberries with jalapeno heat, cilantro brightness, and zesty lime for a refreshing twist on traditional salsa. Perfectly sweetened with sugar and seasoned with salt, this salsa is an ideal accompaniment for tortilla chips, cinnamon sugar chips, or spread atop cream cheese or goat cheese for a delicious appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: Approximately 2 cups of cranberry salsa 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Salsa Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries, rinsed and picked through
- ½ to ¾ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 jalapeno, seeded, membranes removed, and finely diced (leave seeds for extra heat if desired)
- ⅓ cup chopped cilantro (adjust to taste)
- 2 to 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Pinch of fine sea salt or kosher salt
- Lime zest, for garnish
Serving Garnishes
- Additional green onions, thinly sliced
- Lime wedges or slices
- Cilantro sprigs
- Tortilla chips
- Cinnamon sugar chips (see notes)
- Cream cheese and crackers
- Goat cheese and crackers
Instructions
- Prepare the Cranberries: Rinse the fresh cranberries thoroughly and pick through to remove any soft or damaged berries. Lay them out on a kitchen towel or paper towels and gently pat dry to remove excess moisture.
- Pulse Cranberries and Sugar: Add the dried cranberries and granulated sugar to a food processor or blender. Pulse the mixture in short bursts until the cranberries are chopped into small pieces but not pureed, maintaining some texture.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Incorporate the finely diced jalapeno, chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, fresh lime juice, and pinch of salt. Pulse again a few times until the salsa reaches your desired consistency.
- Chill the Salsa: Transfer the prepared salsa into an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Serve the Salsa with Chips: Serve the chilled salsa accompanied by tortilla chips or cinnamon sugar chips for a sweet and spicy snack. Garnish with lime zest, additional green onions, lime wedges, and fresh cilantro.
- Serve with Cream Cheese: Spread cream cheese on a plate or shallow bowl. Using a slotted spoon, add a generous layer of the cranberry salsa on top of the cream cheese. Serve alongside a variety of crackers for a creamy and tangy appetizer.
- Serve with Goat Cheese: Drain any excess juice from the salsa. Press the salsa evenly onto the sides of a goat cheese log. Arrange with assorted crackers for an elegant and flavorful cheese board addition.
Notes
- Cinnamon sugar chips can be made by sprinkling a mixture of cinnamon and sugar onto tortilla chips and baking briefly until crisp and caramelized.
- If you prefer a spicier salsa, keep some or all jalapeno seeds.
- The salsa keeps well in the refrigerator for up to one week; flavors improve with resting time.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best bright flavor.
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