No need to waste stomach space on ho-hum cornbread! Make it a spicy centerpiece, a conversation starter and a delicious accompaniment to your holiday meal. This unique cornbread recipe includes chili pepper flakes and ground turmeric, serving far-from-average flavors guests can’t not try. Tart dried cranberries dot the bright yellow bread, which can be served with butter and homemade spicy honey. Serve as an appetizer, with the main course or for dessert.
Spicy Turmeric-Chili Cornbread With Cranberries
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 289 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tsp. Himalayan pink salt fine
- 1-1/2 cups corn flour gluten-free
- 2-1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1-1/2 cups organic unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup organic light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup ghee butter or regular butter
- 1/2 cup 100% pure avocado oil
- 2 eggs
- 1-1/4 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup organic dried cranberries
- 1/2 tsp. organic ground turmeric
- 1 tsp. organic chili pepper flakes
Spicy Honey
- 1/2 tsp. organic chili pepper flakes
- ¼ cup honey
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 13” pie dish with parchment paper and spray with avocado oil.
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In large bowl, whisk together corn flour, all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, turmeric and chili flakes.
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In separate large bowl, whisk together melted ghee butter, avocado oil, buttermilk, eggs and sugar.
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Combine wet and dry ingredients. Using a spatula, mix in cranberries.
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Pour batter into pie dish and bake approximately 30 minutes or until golden and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
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To make spicy honey, combine ingredients and let sit for flavors to meld.
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Serve cornbread warm with butter and spicy honey.
Nutrition Facts
Spicy Turmeric-Chili Cornbread With Cranberries
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 289
Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 47mg16%
Sodium 189mg8%
Potassium 101mg3%
Carbohydrates 33g11%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 22g24%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 231IU5%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 40mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.