Cran Apple Pear Sauce
Capture the flavors of fall with this vibrant Cran Apple Pear Sauce—a delightful twist on traditional cranberry sauce that combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with the natural sweetness of apple and pear. Infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg and a splash of bright orange juice, this sauce offers a perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is easy to make and versatile, whether served warm alongside a Thanksgiving turkey, dolloped over pancakes, or chilled as a refreshing fruit topping for yogurt or desserts. Its jewel-toned hue and rich, fruity aroma are sure to make it a star at any holiday table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 large apple (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 1 large pear (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 0.5 cup orange juice
- 0.5 cup water
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Rinse the cranberries under cold water and set aside.
Peel, core, and dice the apple and pear into small, evenly sized pieces.
In a medium saucepan, combine the orange juice, water, and granulated sugar. Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
Add the cranberries, diced apple, diced pear, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
Cook the sauce for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the apples and pears soften. The mixture should thicken slightly.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Allow the sauce to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. It can be enjoyed warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
848 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.7 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 15 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 219.4 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.4 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 168.8 g | ||
| Protein | 4.0 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 92 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 1002 mg | 21% | |
*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.
