Easy Spicy Cranberry Salsa Recipe for Quick Snacks

Easy Spicy Cranberry Salsa is your new go-to quick snack. After making it dozens of times, I discovered the trick to balancing sweet and spicy. Keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Creamy Crockpot Marry Me Chicken and Easy Meal Prep Farro Salad.

What You'll Need for Easy Spicy Cranberry Salsa Recipe for Quick Snacks

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 12 oz fresh cranberries
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup finely chopped jalapeño
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• Optional: Fresh cilantro for garnish

How to Make Easy Spicy Cranberry Salsa Recipe for Quick Snacks

1. Step 1: Combine cranberries, sugar, vinegar, and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
2. Step 2: Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Step 3: Transfer to a food processor. Add onion, jalapeño, salt, pepper, and cumin. Pulse until finely chopped.
4. Step 4: Chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with cilantro.

Storing & Reheating Easy Spicy Cranberry Salsa Recipe for Quick Snacks

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Make-ahead tip: Yes, up to 1 week ahead.

Freezing Easy Spicy Cranberry Salsa Recipe for Quick Snacks

Freeze for up to 3 months.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a milder version, remove seeds from jalapeño.
• Best substitution: Substitute apple cider vinegar with white vinegar.
• Make-ahead: Prepare up to 1 week ahead and store in the fridge.
• Scaling: Easily double or halve the recipe.
• Troubleshooting: If too spicy, add more sugar or serve with cream cheese.

Easy Spicy Cranberry Salsa Recipe for Quick Snacks

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

10 mins

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Total

25 mins

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Serves

About 2 cups

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 12 oz fresh cranberries
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup finely chopped jalapeño

Seasonings

• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin

Optional Toppings

• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1. Step 1: Combine cranberries, sugar, vinegar, and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
2. Step 2: Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Step 3: Transfer to a food processor. Add onion, jalapeño, salt, pepper, and cumin. Pulse until finely chopped.
4. Step 4: Chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with cilantro.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a milder version, remove seeds from jalapeño.
• Best substitution: Substitute apple cider vinegar with white vinegar.
• Make-ahead: Prepare up to 1 week ahead and store in the fridge.
• Scaling: Easily double or halve the recipe.
• Troubleshooting: If too spicy, add more sugar or serve with cream cheese.

Storage

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
• Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months.
• Make ahead: Yes, up to 1 week ahead.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 50
• Protein: 0g
• Fat: 0g
• Carbs: 12g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 12g
• Sodium: 150mg
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sat. Fat: 0g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Easy Spicy Cranberry Salsa Recipe for Quick Snacks FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Spicy Cranberry Salsa Recipe for Quick Snacks and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!