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Apple Cranberry Sauce in a glass dish on a colorful Thanksgiving table.

Apple Cranberry Sauce

Published by Kate
Apple Cranberry Sauce is the perfect mix of sweet and tart. Choose your favorite sweet apple—I used Honeycrisp but Pink Lady would be nice, too!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 144 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (12 oz) package cranberries
  • 1 large honeycrisp apple, peeled and grated on a box grater
  • Zest of one orange
  • cup granulated sugar

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and place over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the sauce is thick, about 8–10 minutes.
  • Let cool and refrigerate before serving. Can be made up to 3 days ahead.

Notes

To make the cranberry sauce ahead, follow the directions above and place the cooled sauce in a container with a lid. Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Let come to room temperature before serving. 
To freeze the cranberry sauce, transfer the cooked and cooled sauce to a freezer safe container with a lid. Freeze for up to 2 months. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator and let come to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 144kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 81mgFiber: 3gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cranberry sauce, Thanksgiving
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