Spiced Apple Cranberry Sauce

This Spiced Apple Cranberry Sauce is a festive and flavorful addition to any holiday table. By combining tart cranberries with sweet, tender apples, this sauce achieves a perfect balance of flavors. The addition of fresh ginger and warm clove adds depth and aroma, while the natural juices from the fruit create a rich, glossy texture. It pairs beautifully with roasted poultry, pork, or game meats. This versatile sauce can be served warm or at room temperature, offering a refreshing contrast to rich, savory dishes. It is an easy-to-make recipe that brings homemade charm to your meal.

Cooking Method: Boiling

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Sauces & Condiments

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 8

Calories: 118.0

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Description

This Spiced Apple Cranberry Sauce is a festive and flavorful addition to any holiday table. By combining tart cranberries with sweet, tender apples, this sauce achieves a perfect balance of flavors. The addition of fresh ginger and warm clove adds depth and aroma, while the natural juices from the fruit create a rich, glossy texture. It pairs beautifully with roasted poultry, pork, or game meats. This versatile sauce can be served warm or at room temperature, offering a refreshing contrast to rich, savory dishes. It is an easy-to-make recipe that brings homemade charm to your meal.

Ingredients

1 pound Granny Smith apples
1 pound McIntosh apples
2 cups fresh cranberries
1 cup apple cider
2 slices fresh ginger root, thinly sliced
3/4 cup brown sugar, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground clove, or to taste

Directions

1
Core and coarsely chop the Granny Smith and McIntosh apples, leaving the skins on.
2
Place the chopped apples into a large saucepan.
3
Add the cranberries, apple cider, and sliced ginger root to the saucepan with the apples.
4
Cover the saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
5
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and stew the mixture, stirring occasionally.
6
Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cranberries have burst and the apples are tender.
7
Remove the saucepan from the heat.
8
Press the fruit mixture through a coarse sieve using the back of a spoon to remove skins, seeds, and ginger slices.
9
Stir the brown sugar and ground clove into the strained sauce, adding gradually to achieve desired sweetness.
10
Serve the sauce warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 118.0kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.5g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2.3mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 31.8g11%
Dietary Fiber 5.4g22%
Sugars 22.7g
Protein 0.7g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Storage: Allow the sauce to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

Substitutions: You can use all Granny Smith apples for a tarter sauce or all McIntosh for a sweeter, softer texture. Orange juice can be used instead of apple cider for a different flavor profile.

Variations: Add a splash of orange liqueur or brandy for an adult twist. For a thicker sauce, simmer the strained mixture uncovered for an additional 5-10 minutes.

Serving: This sauce complements roasted turkey, ham, pork chops, and game meats beautifully.

Keywords: apple, apples, berries, cider, cranberry, cranberries, ginger, granny smith, holiday, holiday side, thanksgiving, christmas, spiced, sauce, fruit sauce, vegan, plant-based, side dish, thanksgiving dinner, christmas dinner

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