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Smoky Apple Chipotle Hot Sauce

This smoky apple chipotle hot sauce blends sweet apple, chipotle peppers, and tangy vinegar into a glossy sauce that's subtly sweet, smoky, and spicy. It comes together in about 15 minutes with just a saucepan and a blender.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American, Mexican-Inspired
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 10kcal
Author: Kristen Wood

Ingredients

  • 1 medium red apple cored and chopped, peel on
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
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Instructions

  • Add the chopped apple, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, apple cider vinegar, water, maple syrup, garlic, smoked paprika, and salt to a small saucepan.
    White bowl with diced apples in a reddish apple hot sauce, possibly a marinade or tangy condiment, with a metal spoon resting inside. The bowl is partially lit, highlighting the ingredients.
  • Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apple has softened and a fork can pierce it easily.
    Bowl with cubed fruit and dried chilies in a red apple hot sauce, stirred with a black spoon, on a wooden surface.
  • Carefully transfer everything to a blender and blend until completely smooth and glossy.
    Close-up of thick, red-orange apple hot sauce with bubbles and streaks on the sides of a blender container.
  • Cool completely, then transfer to a clean bottle or jar, then refrigerate. Enjoy!
    A spoon with reddish-brown apple hot sauce on a wooden table, next to dried chilies and a whole peach.

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Notes

 
  • Use one chipotle pepper instead of two for a milder sauce, or add a third for more heat.
  • If the sauce is thicker than you'd like, add one tablespoon of water at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
  • Store in an airtight jar or bottle in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 10kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.04g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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