Raspberry Chipotle Sauce

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 cup small diced onion

2 teaspoons minced garlic

2 teaspoons chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped

2 pints fresh raspberries, rinsed

1/2 cup raspberry vinegar

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

1. In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until soft and slightly caramelized, 4 minutes. Add the garlic to the pan and saute for 1 minute. Add the chipotles and cook, stirring continuously, for 1 minute. Add the raspberries and cook until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the vinegar and stir to deglaze the pan. Add the sugar and salt, and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until thickened and reduced by half, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool before using.
For a clear glaze, strain through a fine mesh strainer, pressing on the solids with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible.

Serving Suggestions:
Use as a barbecue sauce, glaze, or basting sauce for poultry, shrimp, and meats. Pour over a block of cream cheese and serve as a dip with club crackers. Use as a sauce for meatballs or cocktail sausages for a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Great in wraps.


Yield: about 1-1/2 cups