Best 13 Apricot Apple Cranberry Sauce Recipes

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Apricot apple cranberry sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed with a variety of dishes, from roasted meats to pancakes. It's also a great way to use up leftover fruit, and it can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator or freezer. This article will introduce you to the best recipes for apricot apple cranberry sauce, whether you're looking for a classic recipe or something a little more unique.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH APRICOTS, RAISINS, AND ORANGE



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So easy and always a hit at our holiday dinners! This should be made at least one day ahead and refrigerated to thicken.

Provided by TINKERTHINKER

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Cranberry Sauce Recipes

Time 8h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup orange juice
1 cup water
4 cups fresh cranberries
¾ cup sugar
1 cup chopped dried apricots
1 cup golden raisins
1 tablespoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, mix the orange juice, water, cranberries, sugar, apricots, raisins, and orange zest. Stir constantly until sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Bring to a boil, and cook 10 minutes, or until cranberries have burst. Remove from heat, and chill at least 8 hours, or overnight, before serving cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 1.8 mg, Sugar 14.8 g

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH APPLES



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Fall flavors! Traditional cranberry sauce with the addition of Granny Smith apples. The pectin in the apples helps the sauce to set and brings another layer of flavor to a classic recipe. Make it several days in advance to relieve some of the holiday stress.

Provided by Baking Nana

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Cranberry Sauce Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
2 large Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored, and diced
1 cup water
1 cup white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Place cranberries, apples, water, sugar, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until cranberries pop and apples are soft, about 20 minutes.
  • Let cool completely before refrigerating.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 1.8 mg, Sugar 25.7 g

DRIED-CRANBERRY-AND-APRICOT COMPOTE



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A vibrant sauce is the finishing touch on any Thanksgiving plate. This showstopping compote requires less than 15 minutes of hands-on time. Serve it with our Citrus-Rubbed Turkey with Cider Gravy.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup dried cranberries
12 dried apricots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup sweet white wine, such as Moscato
1/2 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
Salt and pepper
2-3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring cranberries, apricots, wine, and 1/2 cup water to a rapid simmer over medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is almost absorbed and fruit is softened, 10 minutes. Stir in ginger and season with salt, pepper, and vinegar. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g

APRICOT CRANBERRY SAUCE



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A classic at Thanksgiving dinner, cranberry sauce is reinvented with fresh berries and apricot preserves.

Provided by Johannah Gage

Categories     Berries

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons ginger (finely grated)
16 ounces cranberries (fresh or frozen)
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup apricot preserves

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter.
  • Add the ginger and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and preserves.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens, about 20 minutes.
  • Transfer to a bowl and serve warm. NOTE: The sauce can be made up to 2 days in advance. Cover and keep refrigerated until ready to reheat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.6, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 13.6, Carbohydrate 54.6, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 40.5, Protein 1

APRICOT-APPLE CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Though I prefer this as a side dish, my sister swears it makes the best topping in the world for a slice of Thanksgiving turkey. -Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1-2/3 cups sugar
1-2/3 cups water
3/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
1/4 cup chopped dried apples
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon and orange zests. Transfer to a bowl; refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CRANBERRY APRICOT DRESSING



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This recipe takes advantage of traditional holiday dried fruits and nuts. Fresh-baked cornbread really adds to this recipe.

Provided by Food Network

Yield Serves 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup chopped sweet onion
1 cup chopped celery
2 Tbs. butter
6 oz. fresh cornbread cubes
6 oz. fresh wheat bread cubes
6 oz. fresh sourdough bread cubes
2 tsp. sage
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp white pepper
1/2 cup dried apricots, diced
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup butter, melted, plus 1 2 TBS
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth

Steps:

  • Saute onion and celery in butter until onion turns dark brown. Add wine 1 Tbs at at time if onion and celery begin to stick to pan. Add sage, salt, pepper, fruit and nuts.
  • Place mixture in a large mixing bowl. Add any remaining wine, the broth, and melted butter. Gradually add bread crumbs and toss to coat.
  • Transfer to a 2 1/2 to 3-quart oven-proof covered baking dish, or cover with foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 10 minutes.

CRANBERRY APRICOT SAUCE



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Great addition to your holiday meal!

Provided by The Southern Lady Cooks

Categories     Sauce

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces of fresh cranberries
1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon of allspice
1/2 cup of granulated sugar
2 cups of apple juice
1 cup of apricot preserves (I used no sugar added)

Steps:

  • Add cranberries, cinnamon, allspice, sugar, and apple juice to pot and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Turn down to a simmer and add preserves and let simmer until it's the desired consistency. It took about 8-10 minutes. Remove from stove and let cool.

APRICOT-APPLE CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Though I prefer this as a side dish, my sister swears it makes the best topping in the world for a slice of Thanksgiving turkey. -Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1-2/3 cups sugar
1-2/3 cups water
3/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
1/4 cup chopped dried apples
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon and orange zests. Transfer to a bowl; refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

APRICOT CRANBERRY CHICKEN



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Before we had kids, my husband and I used to make a lot of challenging recipes, but now we keep things a little simpler. This tangy chicken has big flavors that everybody likes. -Brooke Ruzek, Elk River, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat and brown half of the chicken on both sides. Remove from pan; repeat with remaining oil and chicken., Add onion to same pan; cook and stir over medium heat 2-3 minutes or until tender. Stir in broth, cranberries, preserves and vinegar; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or until slightly reduced. Return chicken to pan; cook, uncovered, 4-6 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink, turning chicken halfway.

Nutrition Facts :

APRICOT PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CRANBERRY BLACK-PEPPER SAUCE



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Here, cranberries add a light, tonic note in a wintry preparation of roasted pork tenderloin.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 pork tenderloin (1 to 1 1/4 pounds)
16 shallots, peeled and halved lengthwise, keeping root intact, plus 1/3 cup coarsely chopped shallots, for sauce (about 2)
1 jar (10 ounces) all-fruit apricot jam
1/2 cup low-sodium canned chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 cup fresh or frozen (thawed) cranberries
1 1/2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, plus sprigs (optional), for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add pork and halved shallots to skillet. Brown pork on all sides, turning occasionally,6 to 8 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
  • Brush pork in skillet with half the jam; drizzle 2 tablespoons broth over shallots. Transfer skillet to oven. Roast, turning shallots occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into center of pork registers 155 degrees, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Remove skillet from oven. Using tongs, transfer pork and shallots to a plate. Let pork rest (it will continue to cook; temperature should reach 160 degrees).
  • Place skillet over medium-high heat; add remaining chopped shallots. Sprinkle with salt; add remaining jam and 6 tablespoons broth. Deglaze skillet, scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon; add cranberries, vinegar, and pepper. Cook, stirring, until berries are juicy, about 5 minutes. Stir in chopped thyme.
  • Slice pork; divide among plates. Garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired. Serve with cranberry pan sauce and shallots.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 g, Cholesterol 83 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 29 g, Sodium 397 g

BAKED APPLES WITH CRANBERRIES, RAISINS, AND APRICOTS



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Provided by Lauren Beal

Categories     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Cranberry     Raisin     Apple     Apricot     Fall     Winter     Healthy     Bon Appétit     California     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large Golden Delicious apples
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice, divided
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
2 cups sparkling apple-cranberry juice
1/4 cup frozen concentrated cranberry juice cocktail, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Remove stems from apples.Using melon baller, scoop out core of each apple, making 1-inch-wide hollow center but leaving bottom of apple intact. Make 1/8-inch-deep cut in skin around center of each apple. Arrange apples, hollowed side up, in 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish.
  • Mix raisins, cranberries, sugar, apricots, and 1/2 teaspoon allspice in small bowl. Pack fruit mixture into hollows of apples. Sprinkle any remaining fruit mixture around apples in dish. Drizzle butter into filling and around apples in dish. Pour sparkling juice and cranberry concentrate into dish. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 teaspoon allspice into dish. Bake apples uncovered until tender, occasionally basting with cranberry juice mixture, about 1 hour 10 minutes.
  • Transfer apples to 4 bowls. Pour juices from dish into medium saucepan and boil until thick enough to coat spoon, about 4 minutes. Spoon sauce over apples.

CRANBERRY, ONION, AND APRICOT CONFIT



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Yield Makes about 3 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds onions, sliced thin
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 cup red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup water
2 cups cranberries, picked over
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots

Steps:

  • In a skillet cook the onions and the sugar in the butter over moderate heat, stirring, until the onions are pale golden, add the garlic, and cook the mixture, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in the vinegar, the water, the cranberries, and the salt and cook the mixture, stirring, for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the berries have burst and are softened. Stir in the apricots and cook the confit for 1 minute. The confit keeps, covered and chilled, for 2 weeks. Serve the confit warm or at room temperature.

APRICOT CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Make and share this Apricot Cranberry Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Low Protein

Time 25m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup dried apricot halves, cut into 1/4 inch strips
3/4 cup cranberry juice cocktail
1 (12 ounce) bag cranberries
2/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon fresh ginger (minced)

Steps:

  • In 2 qt.
  • saucepan soak apricots in cranberry juice for 10 minutes.
  • Add cranberries, sugar, and ginger; heat to boiling.
  • Reduce heat and cook uncovered 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Cover and refrigerate till well chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313, Fat 0.3, Sodium 6, Carbohydrate 81, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 68.3, Protein 1.2

Tips:

  • For a chunky sauce, chop the fruits into larger pieces. For a smoother sauce, chop them into smaller pieces.
  • You can use any type of apples you like in this recipe. Some good options include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady.
  • If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries. Just thaw them before using.
  • Be sure to stir the sauce occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  • This sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Conclusion:

This apricot apple cranberry sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any other special occasion. The sauce is also a great way to use up leftover fruit. So next time you have some extra fruit on hand, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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