Classic Cranberry Apple Sauce

Vegan Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners call out for an easy classic cranberry apple sauce made from scratch with two fresh fruits. Apples provide a sweet contrast to the tart cranberries in this lively rendition of the traditional holiday relish.

If you’re serving hearty casseroles and winter vegetables, cranberry sauce adds a spark to the plate, both for the eye and for the palate. Easy to make with fresh cranberries and apples, this is a welcome addition to any winter holiday meal.

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Yield: 8 to 10

Classic Cranberry Apple Sauce

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Apples provide a sweet contrast to the tart cranberries in this lively rendition of the traditional holiday relish.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 12-ounce bag fresh cranberries
• 4 sweet apples, any variety, peeled and diced
• 1/2 cup natural granulated sugar 
• 1/2 cup apple or orange juice
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• Pinch of allspice or nutmeg

Instructions

1. Combine all the ingredients in a large saucepan. Stir together; bring to a simmer, then simmer gently, covered until the cranberries have burst and the apples are tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. 
2. Allow to cool, uncovered. Transfer to a serving container and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 135Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 2mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 4gSugar: 27gProtein: 1g

Nutrition data is always an estimate depending on program used to calculate and exact products used. This is given for informational purposes only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

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