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Zippy Cranberry Applesauce Recipe

“This is simple to make and so refreshing. The zippy flavor makes it a nice change of pace from regular applesauce.” Peggy A Spitler - Bucyrus, Ohio

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Healthy

Diabetic Friendly

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Zippy Cranberry Applesauce Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

5 medium Gala apples, peeled and cubed
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/3 cup water
5 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange peel

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the apples, cranberries, water and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until apples are tender and the berries pop, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in orange peel. Mash until sauce is desired consistency. Serve warm or cold. Yield: 4 cups.

Nutritional Facts 1/2 cup equals 75 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, trace sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, trace protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Cranberry Applesauce in Healthy Cooking August/September 2008, p45