Quick Cran-Apple Sauce

Name: Quick Cran-Apple Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries; 1 to 1-1/2 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 3 cups unsweetened applesauce; Whipped cream, optional

Not content with plain old applesauce, Anita Aungst of McVeytown, Pennsylvania found a fun way to jazz it up - by adding cranberries! "This version is really zippy," she enthuses. "It tastes great topped with fresh whipped cream."

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1 to 1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
3 cups unsweetened applesauce
Whipped cream, optional

Directions

Place cranberries in a saucepan; add water just to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until the berries pop. Stir in the sugar until dissolved. Add orange zest. Refrigerate for 2 hours. Place in a blender or food processor; process until coarsely chopped. Pour into a bowl; stir in applesauce. Refrigerate until serving. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.