Cranberry Apple Sauce

There’s almost nothing better at Thanksgiving than to have a side of cranberry sauce with your meal. But, as I’m sure you’re aware, traditional cranberry sauce comes in a can and is loaded with sugar and preservatives.

This cranberry applesauce recipe is super fresh, simple to make, has way less added sugar and is a little tangier, but still satisfies that little sweet kick you like.

I enjoy eating it any time of the year. In fact, this is a good substitute for jam, as long as it’s thick enough.

For a thicker sauce, cook a little longer or add about 1 tsp. chia seeds. They act as a thickener, absorbing the extra liquid around them and offering extra fiber, anti-inflammatory omega 3s, and digestive soothing properties.

Serve this cranberry sauce alongside these dishes:

• Acorn Squash Stuffed with Quinoa
• Baked Tofu
• Greek Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
• Sheet Pan Tempeh Puttanesca

Apples are full of fiber, and aside from being delicious, cranberries are great for maintaining a healthy bladder, blood pressure and immune system.

Try adding some of this cranberry sauce to your oats the day after Thanksgiving for a quick and healthy post-Thanksgiving breakfast.

Or, you can use as a topping to your pancakes, waffles,  or scones. Serve with vanilla ice cream as a dessert, and even use as filling in a gluten-free pie crust for a delicious pie!

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This recipe is Certified Plantricious because it meets the following guidelines.

The Trusted Seal for
Plant-Based Nutrition

• Must be whole food plant-based, contains no animal products
• May be minimally processed
• No added oil
• No added sugars
• No artificial additives or preservatives
• Sodium (mgs) to Calories ratio, 1 ≤ 1
• Total Fiber to Calories, 3g ≥ 100 calorie

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Cranberry Apple Sauce

Cut down on the sugar with this recipe that includes apples. Tart and sweet and a wonderful addition to your holiday meal.

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Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Servings Serving Size

people 1/2 cup MetricUS Imperial

Ingredients

• 1 12 oz package fresh cranberries (can be frozen)
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 medium organic apple peeled and chopped
• 1 stick Ceylon cinnamon broken in half
• 1/3 cup maple syrup (or, substitute 1/2 tsp stevia equal to 1/2 cup sugar)
• 1 Tbl lemon juice

Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 20 minutes Servings Serving Size people 1/2 cup MetricUS Imperial Ingredients 1 12 oz package fresh cranberries (can be frozen) 1/3 cup water 1 medium organic apple peeled and chopped 1 stick Ceylon cinnamon broken in half 1/3 cup maple syrup (or, substitute 1/2 tsp stevia equal to 1/2 cup sugar) 1 Tbl lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Sort over cranberries and put them into a saucepan with 1/2 cup of water and the cinnamon stick.
2. Bring to a boil and cook the mixture for 1 minute.
3. Add the chopped apple and continue to cook until the apples are tender, about another 10 minutes.
4. Stir in the maple syrup (or sugar substitute), lemon juice and stir to combine.
5. Cool to thicken.

Nutrition/Notes

Nutrition Facts

Cranberry Apple Sauce

Amount Per Serving

Calories 103 Calories from Fat 1

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.1g 0%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 3.2mg 0%

Total Carbohydrates 52g 17%

Dietary Fiber 4.2g 17%

Sugars 16.9g

Protein .1g 0%

Vitamin A 0%

Vitamin C 19%

Calcium 2%

Iron 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.