Description
Apple Cranberry Sauce is a flavorful twist on traditional cranberry sauce, combining tart fresh cranberries with tender diced apples, warm cinnamon, and nutmeg. This easy holiday condiment is a delicious accompaniment to roasted turkey and other festive meals.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries, washed
- 1 cup diced Honeycrisp apples or Fuji apples, cut into ¼-inch pieces
- ½ cup packed dark brown sugar, pure maple syrup, or honey
- ½ cup apple juice or apple cider
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cinnamon stick, optional
Instructions
- Combine the Ingredients: Add the cranberries, diced apples, brown sugar (or maple syrup or honey), apple juice, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and optional cinnamon stick to a medium saucepan. Stir to combine.
- Simmer the Sauce: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, about every 5 minutes. The cranberries should mostly pop, the apples should become tender, and the sauce should thicken slightly.
- Finish and Adjust: Turn off the heat and remove the cinnamon stick. Taste and add more sweetener if desired. Stir in a little extra apple juice if you prefer a thinner consistency.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the sauce to cool slightly so it can thicken before serving.
Notes
- Recipe Yield: Makes approximately 1¼ cups of cranberry sauce.
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 tablespoon.
- Sweetener Options: Use dark brown sugar, pure maple syrup, or honey according to your preference.
- Adjust Consistency: Add extra apple juice or cider if you prefer a thinner sauce. The sauce thickens as it cools.
- Storage: Cool completely and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Freezing: Freeze in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American