Cranberry Applesauce
Country Woman Christmas
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Instead of the usual jellied cranberry sauce, I serve this refreshing alternative. It's not too sweet and not too sour...plus it's a snap to make.
SERVINGS: 7
CATEGORY: Condiment
METHOD: Other stovetop
TIME: Prep: 5 min. Cook: 30 min.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 5 medium Golden Delicious apples (about 2-1/2 pounds), peeled and chopped
- 1-1/4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions:
In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir water and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Add apples; cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Add cranberries; cover and cook until apples are tender and berries pop, about 15 minutes. Mash until sauce reaches desired consistency. Stir in lemon peel, ginger and cinnamon. Cook, uncovered, 5 minutes longer. Serve warm or refrigerate until serving. Yield: 3-1/2 cups.