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Chipotle Cranberry Chutney Recipe for a MacKenzie-Childs Styled Thanksgiving

[This year I’m partnering with MacKenzie-Childs to share some favorite Thanksgiving recipes — I’m so excited! Watch the video and see the festive table setting below.]

I’ve got a cranberry chutney that will elevate your Thanksgiving table into something memorable.

Chipotle cranberry chutney - a sweet and smoky Thanksgiving side or sandwich spread.

It’s incredibly simple to make but delivers bold flavor that transforms the entire meal. You will love this.

Chipotle cranberry chutney - sweet and spicy with adobo and peppers.

This is the second part of my MacKenzie-Childs Thanksgiving spread, and I’m especially thrilled about this recipe.

Creating these holiday flavors has been so much fun — I’ve been in full festive mode. I even left my table set with the Pheasant Run pieces because they’re bold, fun and perfect for the season.

Chipotle cranberry chutney served in festive bowls.

To go with the dry-brined turkey with cider glaze that I shared previously, I developed this cranberry chutney. I used fluted courtly check bowls for serving — their gold lustre looks stunning and they’re great year-round for display and snacks.

Chipotle cranberry chutney in fluted courtly check bowls.

This chipotle cranberry chutney is chunkier than a traditional cranberry sauce and brings a welcome touch of heat. The balance of sweet and smoky is outstanding.

I add a chipotle pepper and a couple tablespoons of the adobo sauce from the can to deepen the savory, smoky notes. While it’s perfect alongside turkey, I’m equally obsessed with this chutney as a spread on sandwiches — it’s addictive and the flavors are irresistible.

This chutney comes together quickly and can be made a day ahead, which makes it an easy holiday prep item.

A jar of chipotle cranberry chutney ready for the table.

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Chipotle Cranberry Chutney

Yield: 6
Total Time: 20 minutes
This cranberry chutney is not your traditional Thanksgiving side dish. Chipotle peppers and adobo sauce add smoky heat that complements the sweet cranberries. Serve it as a side or use it as a sandwich spread for the holidays.
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Ingredients

  • 1 12 ounce bag of fresh cranberries
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons adobo sauce from the can of chipotles
  • 1 chipotle pepper diced

Instructions

  • Combine the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, adobo sauce and diced chipotle pepper in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir to combine, then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  • Let it simmer and bubble for about 10 minutes, until the cranberries begin to break down and the mixture thickens slightly. Keep some texture — the chutney should remain a bit chunky.
  • Remove from the heat and let it cool so it thickens further. Serve hot or chilled. It stores well in the refrigerator and can be made a day ahead.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

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Chipotle cranberry chutney ready to serve.

Let’s dive in and make something delicious for the holidays.