Cranberry Applesauce
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Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
30 minutesc
Servings:
6 cups
Quick Tips
When frozen or fresh cranberries are not available, substitute canned cranberry sauce for the cranberries and brown sugar. Add 1 (14 ounce) can of cranberry sauce to the saucepan after the mixture has been simmering for about 15 minutes.
Cranberry Applesauce
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Ingredients:
- 3 1/2 pounds apples, peeled, cored, and roughly chopped (about 8 1/2 medium apples)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (optional)
- 1 cup water
Directions:
1. In a large (5-quart) saucepan, combine all ingredients with 1 cup water. Bring to a boil then lower heat to simmer. Cover and cook 20 to 30 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Use a potato masher or fork to mash mixture to the consistency you want. Serve warm or cold.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Quick Tips
When frozen or fresh cranberries are not available, substitute canned cranberry sauce for the cranberries and brown sugar. Add 1 (14 ounce) can of cranberry sauce to the saucepan after the mixture has been simmering for about 15 minutes.
Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
30 minutesc
Servings:
6 cups
Purdue University is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. This material was partially funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - (SNAP) and USDA's Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program - (EFNEP).
