Cranberry Sauce with Apples Recipe

Cranberry Sauce with Apples

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This cranberry sauce with apples is made with fresh cranberries and Granny Smith apples, which add an extra layer of tart flavor to a classic cranberry sauce recipe. The pectin in the apples helps the sauce to set and and a bit of cinnamon adds fall flavor. Make this apple cranberry sauce several days in advance to relieve some of the holiday stress, then pull it out to serve with turkey and all of your holiday sides. Leftovers can be spread on toast or sandwiches, mixed into yogurt, used in baking, or dolloped over ice cream.

Submitted by Baking Nana

Updated on December 4, 2023

Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

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This cranberry sauce with apples is for fans of fruity flavor. It's a little bit sweet, a little bit tart, and totally delicious.

Apple Cranberry Sauce Ingredients

Here's what you'll need to make this crowd-pleasing cranberry sauce with apples:

· Cranberries: Buy fresh cranberries that are firm, plump, and blemish-free. Lighter colored cranberries are best for sauce, as they contain more pectin and result in a thicker consistency.
· Apples: This recipe calls for Granny Smith apples because they're firm and pleasantly tart. You can substitute another firm, sweet-tart apple if you like.
· Water: A cup of water helps create the perfect consistency in this irresistible cranberry-apple sauce.
· Sugar: Cranberries and Granny Smith apples are notoriously tart, so sweeten things up with a cup of white sugar.
· Cinnamon: Ground cinnamon adds warmth, coziness, and complex flavor.

How to Make Cranberry Sauce With Apples

It couldn't be easier to make this cranberry-apple sauce. Simply combine all the ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until the berries pop and the apples are soft.

Find the full recipe below with step-by-step instructions.

How to Store Apple Cranberry Sauce

Let the cranberry sauce with apples cool completely before storing it. Store it in an airtight storage container in the fridge for up to 10 days.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

"The apples add a touch of sweetness and balance to the cranberries," says Gayle Becker. "Thanks for a little twist on my old favorite!"

"The apple retained its own flavor which was a sweet balance to the tart cranberry," according to GRAMMIX3. "I used Gala apples. This is an easy recipe and a definite keeper."

"If you're going to make it and serve it, I recommend making it a day ahead so it can set up," says Kuzican. "The flavor was amazing! Highly recommend it!"

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries, rinsed and sorted
2 large Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored, and diced
1 cup water
1 cup white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

Place cranberries, apples, water, sugar, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until cranberries pop and apples are soft, about 20 minutes.
Remove from the heat and cool completely. Serve, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Recipe Tip

You can use frozen cranberries instead of fresh.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

112	Calories
29g	Carbs
0g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 112
% Daily Value *
Sodium 2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 29g	11%
Dietary Fiber 2g	9%
Total Sugars 26g
Protein 0g	1%
Vitamin C 7mg	7%
Calcium 7mg	1%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 76mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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