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Raspberry Chipotle Sauce

This raspberry chipotle sauce balances sweet, smoky, and spicy flavors perfect for glazing meat, drizzling over tacos or use as dipping sauce.

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Alright, gather ’round, flavor fanatics and sauce enthusiasts! Prepare to be blown away, because today we are not just talking about a condiment; we are talking about a revelation.

A culinary epiphany. A… well, you get the idea.

We are talking about Raspberry Chipotle sauce, a flavor combination so unexpectedly brilliant, it will make your taste buds do the tango.

Now my culinary journey to this masterpiece was not exactly a smooth cruise down FlavorTown Freeway. There were detours.

Roadblocks. Let’s just call them “learning experiences.” Like the time I mistook cayenne pepper for paprika.

My poor boyfriend took one bite of his chicken and started sweating like he was running a marathon in a sauna.

His face turned approximately seventeen shades of red, and I am pretty sure he saw a mirage of a giant glass of milk in the desert. It was a spicy situation, to say the least.

Then there was the Great Raspberry Explosion of 2017.

The scene started with me, innocently blending a batch of perfectly ripe raspberries, when suddenly… BOOM!

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The blender lid decided to launch itself across the kitchen, followed by a tidal wave of raspberry puree.

It looked like a scene from a particularly messy crime drama, only the weapon of choice was a rogue kitchen appliance and the victim was my freshly painted wall.

But hey, they say the best things in life are worth fighting for, right? And this sauce? The amazing raspberry chipotle sauce?

Oh, it’s worth fighting for. Worth every tear shed over splattered raspberries, every burnt tongue from rogue chili flakes, every trip to the grocery store for more ingredients.

Because after all the culinary chaos, I emerged victorious, clutching a jar of the most incredible, most mind-blowingly delicious raspberry chipotle sauce known to humankind.

This is not your average, run-of-the-mill condiment. This is a flavor adventure. A rollercoaster ride for your palate.

It is the culinary equivalent of a mosh pit – wild, energetic, and a little bit dangerous (okay, maybe not dangerous, but your tastebuds will definitely be rocking out).

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So, if you are tired of the same old boring sauces, if you are craving a flavor explosion that will knock your socks off, then buckle up, buttercup.

This raspberry chipotle sauce is about to change your condiment game forever. It is sweet, it is smoky, it is spicy, and it’s guaranteed to make even the most discerning foodie say, “Wowza!”

Ready to join the flavor revolution? Scroll down for the recipe that will transform your meals from mundane to magnificent.

And maybe grab a fire extinguisher, just in case your taste buds spontaneously combust from sheer deliciousness.

You have been warned!!

Raspberry Chipotle Sauce Recipe

Raspberry Chipotle Sauce Ingredients:

  • 12 ounces fresh raspberries
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 small shallot, finely minced
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/4 tsp, salt
  • pinch of black pepper

How to prepare raspberry chipotle sauce?

In a small saucepan over medium heat combine raspberries, minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, sugar, shallot, ground cumin, minced garlic, salt, apple cider vinegar, and black pepper.

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Bring the mixture to a simmer stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook the sauce for 10-15 minutes.

Cook until the sauce has thickened slightly. The raspberries will break down in this process.

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Remove the saucepan from the heat and carefully transfer the content to blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.

You can also use an immersion blender directly into the pot.

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Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.

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Raspberry Chipotle Sauce

Shereen Khan
This raspberry chipotle sauce balances sweet, smoky, and spicy flavors perfect for glazing meat, drizzling over tacos or use as dipping sauce.
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Dip, Sauce
Cuisine Fusion
Servings 8 servings
Calories 65 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces. fresh raspberries
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 small shallot finely minced
  • ¼ tsp. ground cumin
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • pinch of black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat combine raspberries, minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, sugar, shallot, ground cumin, minced garlic, salt, apple cider vinegar, and black pepper.
    raspberry-chipotle-sauce
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook the sauce for 10-15 minutes.
    Cook until the sauce has thickened slightly. The raspberries will break down in this process.
    raspberry-chipotle-sauce
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and carefully transfer the content to blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
    You can also use an immersion blender directly into the pot.
    raspberry-chipotle-sauce
  • Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.
    raspberry-chipotle-sauce
Keyword raspberry chipotle sauce

Elevate Your Meals With Raspberry Chipotle Sauce

And there you have it folks! The epic saga of raspberry chipotle sauce has reached its triumphant conclusion.

You have witnessed the trials, the tribulations, the exploding blenders, and the near-pepper-induced-combustion, and you have emerged victorious, armed with the knowledge to create a condiment that will forever change your culinary landscape.

This is not just a sauce, it is transformative experience.

A flavor journey that will take your tastebuds on a whirlwind tour of sweet, smoky, and spicy sensation.

It is the kind of sauce that makes you question everything you thought you knew about condiments.

The kind of sauce that inspires poetry, sonnets even. Okay, maybe not sonnets, but at least a well-composed Instagram caption.

So, what are you waiting for? Go forth and slather this magnificent raspberry chipotle sauce on everything you can get your hands on.

Grilled chicken? Absolutely. Fish tacos? You bet. Roasted vegetables? Don’t even hesitate. Heck, I won’t judge you if you eat it straight from the jar (though maybe save some for your friends, unless you want to face a condiment intervention)

This raspberry chipotle sauce is a testament to the power of flavor experimentation. It proves that sometimes, the most unexpected combinations can create the most delicious results.

Now, before you rush off to conquer the world of flavor, I have a few more culinary adventures to share.

If you are as smitten with this raspberry chipotle sauce as I am (and let’s be honest, who would not be?) then you absolutely must try my other flavor-packed creations.

My pesto Aioli is a garlicky, herbaceous dream, perfect for dipping everything from crispy fries to grilled shrimp.

And if you are looking for a truly decadent meal, my Sicily salmon risotto is a creamy, cheesy masterpiece that will transport you straight to the Italian coast.

Finally, for a lighter, yet equally flavorful option, my salmon chimichurri salad bowl is a vibrant explosion of fresh herbs, zesty citrus, and flaky salmon. Trust me your taste buds will thank you.

Want to stay up-to-date on all my latest culinary escapades? Be sure to follow me on Facebook and Instagram for more delicious recipes, and maybe even a few more exploding blender stories (don’t worry, I have invested in heavy-duty lid this time).

Don’t forget to share your raspberry chipotle sauce creations with me. I can’t wait to see how you use this versatile condiment to elevate your meals from ordinary to extraordinary.

Happy cooking my fellow flavor adventurers! Now go forth and spread the raspberry chipotle sauce gospel! The world needs more deliciousness, one saucy bite at a time!

What to use raspberry chipotle sauce on?/ What to do with raspberry chipotle sauce?

You can use it over grilled, baked, or pan-fried chicken, grilled or sautéed shrimp skewers, or tacos, and use it as a glaze for vegetables like carrots, and sweet potatoes, use it as a dip for chicken fingers, nuggets, French fries, egg rolls, wontons, spread it in sandwiches or wraps, or use it as a salad dressing.

How to make raspberry chipotle sauce?

Combine all the ingredients of sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.

Bring the mixture to a simmer and reduce the heat, let it cook for 10-15 minutes until sauce thickens.

Transfer the sauce to a blender and blend. The sauce is ready, let it cool before serving.

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