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Home » Cranberry Apple Sauce

Cranberry Apple Sauce

November 19, 2014 By Diane Smith 2 Comments

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Cranberry Apple Sauce
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.

Cranberry Apple Sauce
Cranberry Apple Sauce

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.

Cranberry Apple Sauce

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!

I’d love to hear your feedback in the comments below for this Cranberry Applesauce! If you have a photo, post it on my Facebook page, tag me using the hashtag #plantbasedcooking in your caption, and I won’t miss it!

Cranberry Apple Sauce
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5 from 3 votes

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.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time25 mins
Servings: 6 people

Equipment

  • Non-stick pan
  • Spatula Set

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

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

Notes

*I recommend using Ceylon cinnamon, which has a sweeter, more delicate flavor, because the most common cinnamon, cassia, contains coumarin, a naturally occurring compound that may be toxic to the liver at doses of 1 teaspoon per day for adults and 1/4 teaspoon for children a few times a week. See reference from nutritionfacts.org.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Cranberry Apple Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
103
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.1
g
0
%
Sodium
 
3.2
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
 
52
g
17
%
Fiber
 
4.2
g
18
%
Sugar
 
16.9
g
19
%
Protein
 
0.1
g
0
%
Vitamin C
 
15.7
mg
19
%
Calcium
 
20
mg
2
%
Iron
 
0.2
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Alicia Upton

    November 1, 2021 at 10:50 am

    If I start with fresh cranberries, can this dish be frozen after it is cooled?

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    • Diane Smith

      November 3, 2021 at 4:29 pm

      Yes, you can freeze cranberry sauce. And, as you mentioned, make sure to cool before putting it into a freezer-friendly container. 👍

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