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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Rinse the cranberries under cold water and discard any soft or bruised ones.
Peel, core, and dice the apple into small pieces, approximately 1/2-inch cubes.
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, orange juice, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Stir to dissolve the sugar.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Add the cranberries, diced apple, orange zest, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.
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.
Taste the sauce and adjust the sweetness or spices if needed.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the cranberry sauce cool to room temperature. It will thicken further as it cools.
Once cooled, transfer the sauce to a serving bowl or an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1060 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.6 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 163 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 275.5 g | 100% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.7 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 234.2 g | ||
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 108 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 824 mg | 18% | |
*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.
