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Cranberry Applesauce

Dish of cranberry applesauce with lemon garnish.
Prep
25 minutes
Cook
30 minutes
Servings per Recipe
8
Serving Size
1/2 cup
Nutrition Facts
Calories : 170
Total Fat : 0 g
Sodium : 150 mg
Total Carbohydrate : 46 g
Dietary Fiber : 5 g
Protein : 1 g
Ingredients
8 medium apples
1 cup water
14 oz can jellied cranberry sauce
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoons lemon juice (optional)
Preparation
Wash hands with soap and water.
Rinse or scrub fresh fruits under running water before preparing.
Peel, core and chop apples.
In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Cover and reduce heat. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
Remove from heat and cool slightly. Mash to a thickness you like with a potato masher or fork. Serve warm or cold.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Note

 

To use frozen or fresh cranberries, substitute 1 ½ cups of cranberries and 1/3 cup packed brown sugar for the canned cranberry sauce. 

For a smooth texture, puree in batches in a regular blender, using the manufacturer's directions for pureeing hot liquids. 

For a quicker recipe, try using canned applesauce. Check out our quick version: Quick Cranberry Applesauce.

Recipe from FoodHero.org and used with permission.