Apple-Infused Cranberry Sauce

This apple cranberry sauce is perfect for those who love a fruity twist. It balances sweetness and tartness for a truly irresistible flavor.

Ingredients for Apple Cranberry Sauce

Here's everything you'll need to make this flavorful apple cranberry sauce that everyone will love:

· Cranberries: Choose fresh, firm, and plump cranberries with no blemishes. Lighter-colored cranberries are ideal for sauce, as they have more pectin, which helps thicken the sauce.
· Apples: Granny Smith apples are perfect for this recipe due to their firm texture and tangy flavor. You can substitute with any other firm, tart-sweet apple if preferred.
· Water: A cup of water is essential for achieving the ideal texture in this sweet and tangy cranberry-apple sauce.
· Sugar: To balance the tartness of the cranberries and apples, add a cup of white sugar to sweeten the sauce.
· Cinnamon: A pinch of ground cinnamon brings warmth, depth, and a cozy flavor to the sauce.

How to Prepare Cranberry Sauce with Apples

Making this apple-cranberry sauce is simple: just combine all the ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until the cranberries burst and the apples soften.

Check out the full recipe below for detailed, step-by-step instructions.

Tips for Storing Apple Cranberry Sauce

Allow the cranberry-apple sauce to cool completely before storing it. Once cooled, transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 10 days.

Dinogo Community Insights and Reviews

"The apples bring a lovely sweetness that complements the tartness of the cranberries," says Gayle Becker. "Thank you for adding a fresh twist to my classic favorite!"

"The apple kept its distinct flavor, perfectly balancing the tartness of the cranberry," says GRAMMIX3. "I used Gala apples, and this recipe is definitely a keeper!"

"I recommend making it a day ahead to allow the flavors to set," suggests Kuzican. "It turned out amazing! Highly recommend it!"

Contributions by Corey Williams

Ingredients List

• 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries, rinsed and sorted

• 2 large Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored, and diced

• 1 cup water

• 1 cup white sugar

• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Combine cranberries, apples, water, sugar, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes until the cranberries burst and the apples soften.

2. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Nutritional Information (per serving)