Cranberry Applesauce 🍎🍒
Overview:
Cranberry Applesauce is a delightful dish that serves as a versatile side for various main courses like ham, turkey, or pork chops. Additionally, it doubles as a wholesome mid-day or nighttime snack. Its popularity among family members often results in requests for it to be brought to family meals. This recipe is flexible, allowing for the omission of walnuts to accommodate personal preferences or dietary restrictions.
- Preparation Time: 5 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Side Dish, Snack
- Dietary Considerations: Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy
- Keywords: Fruit, < 30 Mins
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 jar | Ocean Spray Cranberries |
| – | Dutch Apples |
| 1 – 1 1/2 cups | Sugar |
| 1/2 cup | Walnuts |
| 1 cup | Water |
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 335.2
- Fat: 9.7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 4.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 4.9g
- Sugar: 55g
- Protein: 2.7g
Instructions:
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Prepare Apples:
- Begin by chopping the jarred Dutch apples, ensuring to retain as much liquid from the jar as possible. Set the chopped apples aside for later use.
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Cook Cranberries:
- In a 2-quart pan, combine the water and fresh cranberries.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Allow the cranberries to cook for approximately 10 minutes, covering the pan to prevent splattering as the berries pop during cooking.
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Sweeten and Flavor:
- Once the cranberries have softened, add the sugar and orange juice to the pan.
- Stir the cranberries frequently to ensure even cooking and distribution of flavors.
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Thicken and Cool:
- After cooking for 10 minutes, remove the pan from the heat source.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly, during which time the liquid will naturally thicken.
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Incorporate Apples:
- Once cooled, gently stir in the chopped apples along with the liquid from the jars. This step helps to infuse the apples with the cranberry flavor.
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Add Walnuts:
- Finally, fold in the walnuts to add a crunchy texture and nutty flavor to the applesauce.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Transfer the Cranberry Applesauce to a serving bowl or individual dishes.
- This delicious side dish is now ready to be enjoyed alongside your favorite main courses or as a wholesome snack any time of the day.
Whether served warm or chilled, this Cranberry Applesauce recipe is sure to impress with its vibrant flavors and wholesome goodness. Experiment with different variations and enjoy the versatility of this delightful dish! 🍴✨
