Re: [CH] Thanksgiving Cranberry Chipotle
Dave Hendricks (bvdrangs@rcn.com)
Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:01:16 -0500 (EST)
Mike
This has become a Thanksgiving standard for us and I made our batch Monday night. Trying to keep my hands off it until tomorrow.
Menu:
Grilled Turkey Breast with Southwest Rub
Cranberry Chipotle Compote
Poblano Sweet Potatoes
Brocolli with Garlic Sauce
BoomerangDave
---- Original message ----
>Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 10:56:08 -0800
>From: "michael bowers" <mkbowers@ucdavis.edu>
>Subject: [CH] Thanksgiving Cranberry Chipotle Compote
>To: chile-heads@globalgarden.com
>
>I've posted this previously, but maybe not for a year or two ...
>
>(I just googled for the recipe and found many many copies, all in my original
>prose, some even giving me credit!) Many are on list member's sites. This
>recipe is great, even for those not chile inclined.)
>
>Cranberry Chipotle Compote
>
>1 Tbs vegetable oil
>3 medium apples
>3 medium pears
>1/3 C raisins
>1/4 C Grand Marnier liquer
>1 lb fresh cranberries
>4 oz chipotle chile peppers, canned in adobo sauce, chopped fine
>2 tsp ground cinnamon
>1 C sugar
>Zest from 1/2 orange, chopped fine
>1/2 C fresh orange juice
>1/2 tsp nutmeg
>1/4 C Grand Marnier liquer
>
>Peel, core and dice pears and apples (medium).
>Heat oil on medium high until hot. Add pears, apples and raisins.
>Saute 3-5 min, or until soft.
>
>Add 1/4 C Grand Marnier and deglaze pan. Add cranberries, chipotles,
>cinnamon, sugar, orange zest and orange juice. Stir and simmer for
>40-45 minutes until it begins to thicken. Add nutmeg and 2nd 1/4 C
>of Grand Marnier and mix.
>
>Refrigerate until ready to serve (cold).
>Makes about 1 quart.
>
>Mike Bowers
>Owner Chile-Heads
>owner-chile-heads@globalgarden.com