Homemade Cranberry Apple Sauce

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This homemade cranberry apple sauce is the perfect balance of tart and sweet, made with fresh cranberries, apples, and warm spices. A delicious side for Thanksgiving turkey, pork, or any holiday recipes, this cranberry apple sauce with orange juice will brighten up your fall and winter table.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: Amercian, European

Keyword: Homemade Cranberry Apple Sauce

Servings:

Calories: 84kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 lbs Cranberries
3 Apples
2 tbsp Orange zest
1 tbsp Lemon zest
1/4 cup Orange juice
2 Cinnamon stick
1/4 tsp Nutmeg
1/2 cup Coconut sugar
1 tbsp Cinnamon ground
1 cup Water

Instructions

In a saucepan, combine the chopped, peeled, and diced apples, cranberries, orange juice, lemon juice, water and orange zest.
2. Add your cinnamon stick, a sprinkle of nutmeg, and your preferred sweetener.
3. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the apples become fork-tender.
4. Mash lightly with a wooden spoon or a potato masher, if you prefer a smoother texture, or leave it chunky for a rustic charm.
5. Taste and adjust the sweetness or spice before serving

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