Cranberry Sauce with Apples
Add a festive twist to your holiday table with this irresistible Cranberry Sauce with Apples! Bursting with the vibrant flavors of fresh cranberries and sweet, juicy apple, this recipe is elevated with a zesty splash of orange juice, fragrant cinnamon, and a hint of nutmeg. The combination of granulated and brown sugar adds a perfect balance of sweetness while the orange zest provides a citrusy pop. In just 25 minutes, you’ll have a homemade cranberry sauce that is thick, tangy, and irresistibly flavorful. Perfect as a Thanksgiving or Christmas side dish, this sauce pairs beautifully with roasted turkey, ham, or even as a topping for desserts. Plus, it can be made ahead of time, saving you precious prep time during the holidays.
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces Fresh cranberries
- 1 large Apple (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Water
- 0.5 cup Fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1 pinch Salt
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the cranberries under cold water and discard any soft or bruised ones.
Step 2
Peel, core, and dice the apple into small pieces, approximately 1/2-inch cubes.
Step 3
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, orange juice, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Stir to dissolve the sugar.
Step 4
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Step 5
Add the cranberries, diced apple, orange zest, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.
Step 6
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes or until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Step 7
Taste the sauce and adjust the sweetness or spices if needed.
Step 8
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the cranberry sauce cool to room temperature. It will thicken further as it cools.
Step 9
Once cooled, transfer the sauce to a serving bowl or an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1019.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1059.5 |
| Total Fat 1.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 163.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 275.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 234.2g | |
| Protein 3.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 107.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 824.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories