Irresistible Cranberry-Sriracha Sauce Recipe with Lime
A tangy, sweet, and spicy cranberry-sriracha sauce with lime that pairs perfectly with meats, veggies, or as a zesty condiment.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (200g) fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup (120ml) water
- 1/3 cup (70g) brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) sriracha sauce
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Place cranberries, water, and brown sugar into a medium saucepan. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens.
- Stir in sriracha sauce and adjust the heat level to taste.
- Remove from heat and add lime juice and lime zest. Stir to combine.
- Add a pinch of salt to balance the flavors. Taste and adjust as needed.
- Let the sauce cool to room temperature before transferring to a serving bowl or jar. The sauce will thicken as it cools.
Notes
[‘Use fresh lime for the best flavor.’, ‘Don’t overcook the cranberries to avoid a mushy texture.’, ‘Adjust the spice level by adding more or less sriracha.’, ‘Make the sauce ahead of time for better flavor melding.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 50
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Fiber: 1
Keywords: cranberry sauce, sriracha sauce, lime sauce, holiday condiment, spicy cranberry sauce