Chipotle-Orange Cranberry Sauce

Name: Chipotle-Orange Cranberry Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1-3/4 cups.
Ingredients: 1 medium orange; 1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches); 1/4 to 3/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

My family prefers traditional dishes on Christmas, but I like to add in a few of my own unique creations. With brown sugar, cinnamon and chipotle powder for a little kick, this cranberry sauce will earn a permanent spot in the holiday lineup. —Chris Michalowski, Dallas, Texas

Ingredients

1 medium orange
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
1/4 to 3/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Finely grate zestl from orange. Cut orange crosswise in half; squeeze juice from orange. Place zest and orange juice in a large saucepan. Add remaining ingredients.
Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat to a simmer; cook, uncovered, 5-7 minutes or until berries pop, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
Transfer to a small bowl; cool slightly. Refrigerate, covered, until cold.