Chunky Cranberry Applesauce
You will be amazed how fresh and sweet this homemade applesauce tastes with just the addition of a bit of honey as compared to many commercial varieties which are loaded with high-fructose corn syrup.
Yield: 4 to 5 cups
Yield: 4 to 5 cups
Author: Linda Shapiro, © Meal Planning Maven
Serves: about 10
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 9 small-medium apples (I like a mix of Honeycrisp, Jazz and Fuji)
- 3/4 cup 100% unsweetened apple juice
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup honey (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch dried ginger (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and core apples. Cut each into chunks.
- In a 4-quart saucepan over high setting, heat all ingredients to boiling. Reduce heat to low.
- Simmer, uncovered, for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cranberries have popped and apples are very tender.
- Mash cranberry-apple mixture coarsely with a fork or puree to desired consistency in a food processor or blender.
- Serve warm or chilled.
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Make ahead and Storage Tips: may be made up to 1 week ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
For quick clean-up, puree the applesauce in the saucepan using a hand-held (immersion) blender! Fast and easy!
As cranberries are usually only available seasonally, stock up when you can and freeze. Many supermarkets frequently offer sales, especially after Thanksgiving and Christmas.
For quick clean-up, puree the applesauce in the saucepan using a hand-held (immersion) blender! Fast and easy!
As cranberries are usually only available seasonally, stock up when you can and freeze. Many supermarkets frequently offer sales, especially after Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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