This Cranberry Apple Sauce is the perfect accompaniment to roast turkey or ham. It can be made in any flavor variation, but nothing beats this version with apples.
This dish combines sweet and tart flavors for a well-balanced taste, making it a Thanksgiving favorite! In addition, Cranberry Sauce with Apples is easy to prepare in advance, so you don't have any last-minute cooking during that hectic time of year.
How to Make Cranberry Apple Sauce
Note: The full instruction is provided in the recipe card below.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the orange juice, zest, sugar, and water to a simmer. Add the cranberries, apple, nutmeg, salt, and cinnamon stick, and increase the heat to high.
Once the mixture comes to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until cranberries burst, stirring or swirling the pan occasionally.
Carefully taste and adjust the sugar as needed. When cranberries have broken and the sauce has thickened to your preference, about 10 to 15 minutes, remove from the heat and transfer to a heat-proof bowl to cool.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for later use.
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📖 Recipe
Easy Cranberry Apple Sauce
Ingredients
- One 12-ounce bag fresh or cranberries , frozen cleaned
- ¾ to 1 cup granulated sugar or maple syrup , depending on the level of sweetness you desire
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 granny smith apple , peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- ¼ cup water
- Juice and zest from 1 lemon ( about ¼ cup)
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the orange juice, zest, sugar, and water to a simmer. Add the cranberries, apple, nutmeg, salt, and cinnamon stick, and increase to high heat.
- Once the mixture comes to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until cranberries burst, stirring or swirling the pan occasionally.
- Carefully taste and adjust the sugar as needed. When cranberries have broken and the sauce has thickened to your preference, about 10 to 15 minutes, remove from the heat and transfer to a heat-proof bowl to cool. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for later use.
Notes
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.
