Cranberry Applesauce

Brighten up your table with the sweet-tart symphony of homemade Cranberry Applesauce! This vibrant recipe combines tender apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp with the bold, tangy flavor of fresh cranberries, creating a perfectly balanced, jewel-toned sauce. Lightly sweetened with granulated sugar and infused with warm cinnamon and a splash of fresh lemon juice, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 35 minutes. Whether served warm, chilled, or at room temperature, this versatile dish is perfect as a Thanksgiving side, a breakfast topper for oatmeal, or a naturally sweet snack. Plus, it’s easy to customize—leave it chunky for rustic appeal or blend it silky smooth! Indulge in the festive flavors of fall with this irresistible Cranberry Applesauce.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 medium Apples (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, peeled, cored, and chopped)
• 1.5 cups Fresh cranberries
• 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups Water
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

Directions

Step 1

Peel, core, and chop the apples into small chunks, ensuring they are uniform in size for even cooking.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped apples, fresh cranberries, granulated sugar, and water.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the mixture comes to a gentle boil.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the mixture simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. The apples should be tender, and the cranberries should burst, creating a vibrant red sauce.

Step 5

Stir in the ground cinnamon and fresh lemon juice for added flavor and brightness.

Step 6

Use a potato masher or an immersion blender to achieve your desired consistency—mash for chunky applesauce or blend for a smoother texture.

Step 7

Allow the cranberry applesauce to cool slightly. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

Step 8

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1628.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1093.3

Total Fat 2.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 20.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 291.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.7g	0%
Total Sugars 222.5g
Protein 4.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 110.6mg	0%
Iron 1.9mg	0%
Potassium 1429.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.9%

Protein: 1.5%

Carbs: 96.6%