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Jan 23 2025

Cranberry Chili Cocktail Sauce

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This four-ingredient sweet and tangy condiment with just a hint of spice is exactly what you need to take your dishes to the next level. Made with homemade ingredients, let me show you how easy it is to make!
This four-ingredient sweet and tangy condiment with just a hint of spice is exactly what you need to take your dishes to the next level. Made with homemade ingredients, let me show you how easy it is to make!
This four-ingredient sweet and tangy condiment with just a hint of spice is exactly what you need to take your dishes to the next level. Made with homemade ingredients, let me show you how easy it is to make!
This four-ingredient sweet and tangy condiment with just a hint of spice is exactly what you need to take your dishes to the next level. Made with homemade ingredients, let me show you how easy it is to make!
This four-ingredient sweet and tangy condiment with just a hint of spice is exactly what you need to take your dishes to the next level. Made with homemade ingredients, let me show you how easy it is to make!
This four-ingredient sweet and tangy condiment with just a hint of spice is exactly what you need to take your dishes to the next level. Made with homemade ingredients, let me show you how easy it is to make!
This four-ingredient sweet and tangy condiment with just a hint of spice is exactly what you need to take your dishes to the next level. Made with homemade ingredients, let me show you how easy it is to make!

This four-ingredient sweet and tangy condiment with just a hint of spice is exactly what you need to take your dishes to the next level. Made with homemade ingredients, let me show you how easy it is to make!

This four-ingredient sweet and tangy condiment with just a hint of spice is exactly what you need to take your dishes to the next level. Made with homemade ingredients, let me show you how easy it is to make!

Homemade Cranberry Chili Sauce

Looking for a simple yet bold condiment that will take your dishes to the next level? My 4-ingredient homemade cranberry chili sauce is just what you need. Made with my viral fresh cranberry relish, homemade chili sauce, and all-natural ingredients, it delivers a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors that will elevate any meal.

With just four ingredients and minimal prep time, you’ll have a homemade condiment that’s perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering with friends

This four-ingredient sweet and tangy condiment with just a hint of spice is exactly what you need to take your dishes to the next level. Made with homemade ingredients, let me show you how easy it is to make!

Homemade Chili Cranberry Sauce Ingredients

This recipe is completely from scratch as honestly my cranberry relish is THE BEST out there. I mean there’s a reason why it goes viral from Thanksgiving to Christmas every year. And I put my homemade chili sauce up against the premade bottles any day!

This four-ingredient sweet and tangy condiment with just a hint of spice is exactly what you need to take your dishes to the next level. Made with homemade ingredients, let me show you how easy it is to make!
  • Cranberry Relish
  • Homemade chili sauce
  • Light Brown Sugar
  • Vinegar

Cranberry Relish From Scratch

THE BEST Cranberry Relish you'll ever eat!

With hints of orange, fresh ginger, and cinnamon, this truly is THE BEST Cranberry Relish Ever! One taste, and you’ll never buy storebought again

How to make Homemade Chili Sauce

Using simple pantry ingredients, learn to make chili sauce from scratch in minutes! It’s the perfect combination of sweet and savory for seafood, sauces, and dips! Skip the store-bought stuff and make it at home!

Using simple pantry ingredients, learn to make chili sauce from scratch in minutes! It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory for seafood, sauces, and dips! Skip the store-bought stuff and make it at home!

How to make Easy Chili Cranberry Sauce

This is another one of my base recipes. This is a foundational ingredient for some upcoming recipes that you use it it. On it’s own, it’s amazing even as a BBQ sauce or condiment!

This four-ingredient sweet and tangy condiment with just a hint of spice is exactly what you need to take your dishes to the next level. Made with homemade ingredients, let me show you how easy it is to make!
  1. Add all of the ingredients except the water to a bowl and whisk to combine. If the mixture is too thick, add the water until it reaches the desired consistency.
  2. Use immediately or sore the mixture in a lidded, airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
This four-ingredient sweet and tangy condiment with just a hint of spice is exactly what you need to take your dishes to the next level. Made with homemade ingredients, let me show you how easy it is to make!

How to Store Sweet & Sour Chili Sauce

If you’re not using it immediately, transfer it to a lidded jar and store it in the fridge *See How Long Does Homemade Cranberry Chili Sauce Last section.

I prefer to extend its life and preserve its quality, so I store it in the fridge. Though it only takes a few minutes to whisk up, I often make it right when I need it for a recipe. My fridge space is always limited, and since this is so incredibly easy to make, why bother making extra when it’s not needed?

This four-ingredient sweet and tangy condiment with just a hint of spice is exactly what you need to take your dishes to the next level. Made with homemade ingredients, let me show you how easy it is to make!

What to Serve With Cranberry Chili Sauce

Whether you’re serving cocktail meatballs and weenies at your next party or looking for an exciting burger topping, this cranberry chili sauce is the perfect match. Its bold flavor profile works wonders on a variety of appetizers, giving them a fresh yet zesty kick that’s sure to impress your guests. You can even use it as a surprising topping for pizza, offering a new way to enjoy a classic favorite.

  • Party Foods: cocktail meatballs and weenies
  • BBQ
  • Condiment: It’s a fantastic sauce for cocktail meatballs or my Candied Kielbasa Bites
  • Pizza
This four-ingredient sweet and tangy condiment with just a hint of spice is exactly what you need to take your dishes to the next level. Made with homemade ingredients, let me show you how easy it is to make!

How Long Does Homemade Cranberry Chili Sauce Last?

  • Fridge: If you store it in the fridge in a lidded, airtight container, it can last several months
  • WaterBath Preserve: If you choose to water-bath preserve it, it can last unopened for up to a year.
  • Freeze Dry: up to 25 years in a mylar bag
This four-ingredient sweet and tangy condiment with just a hint of spice is exactly what you need to take your dishes to the next level. Made with homemade ingredients, let me show you how easy it is to make!

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Cranberry Chili Cocktail Sauce

This four-ingredient sweet and tangy condiment with just a hint of spice is exactly what you need to take your dishes to the next level. Made with homemade ingredients, let me show you how easy it is to make!
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This four-ingredient sweet and tangy condiment with just a hint of spice is what you need to take your dishes to the next level. Made with homemade ingredients, it’s easy to make!

  • Author: Lori
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: ~ 3 cups
  • Category: condiments, dips, game day, sauce, sweet and spicy, toppings
  • Method: no bake
  • Cuisine: condiments, dips, game day, Sauce, sweet and spicy, toppings

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces cranberry relish (or pureed to make a sauce)
  • 12 ounces chili sauce
  • 3 Tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons white vinegar
  • *2-4 Tablespoons water (optional)

Instructions

  1. Add all of the ingredients except the water to a bowl and whisk to combine. If the mixture is too thick, add the water until it reaches the desired consistency.
  2. Use immediately or sore the mixture in a lidded, airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

*If you’d prefer a smoother sauce, process the cranberry relish until it’s smooth

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