Spicy Cran-Apple Sauce

Name: Spicy Cran-Apple Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: about 5 cups.
Ingredients: 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits, undrained; 1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries; 2 medium apples, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup pitted dried plums, chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Delicious way to get extra vitamin C and fiber in my diet! Very high in vitamin C and fiber, this sauce is very versatile. It's great as a condiment/side to turkey, pork, fish or chicken. Also terrific dessert or snack mixed with a serving of vanilla ice cream, yogurt or as a topping on your favorite cheesecake! I like to use 2 different apples for a great taste and texture mix. Sunsweet brand has diced plums called 'Plum Amazins'. They are delicious and perfect for this recipe!

Ingredients

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits, undrained
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
2 medium apples, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup pitted dried plums, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Cook over medium heat until berries pop and apples are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat; mash if desired.
Transfer to a large bowl; chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 53 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Easy and Delicious CranApple Sauce in Healthy Cooking October/November 2012

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ambertatrow

Nov 12, 2013

Made for Thanksgiving last year, used the leftovers on turkey sandwiches and reheated and put over a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Have already been asked to make again for this upcoming Thanksgiving and I'm excited about having leftovers! I really enjoy the extra flavor and spice this sauce has.
donnac

Nov 28, 2012

excellent recipe. My family says to please always use this recipe for cranberry sauce in future. I did not have a can of pineapple so I substituted fresh peeled and chopped clementines and some water to make up for the pineapple juice. The spices were just right. I put some in a pretty glass jar for a hostess gift as we were going out to a family dinner the day I made it. It was great with our chicken dinner. I added some to my greek yogurt for breakfast. It goes with lots of things.