Best 8 Easy Cran Apple Sauce Recipes

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If you are looking for a simple, delicious, and wholesome recipe to prepare, look no further than Easy Cran Apple Sauce. This classic dish combines the tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of apples, creating a perfect balance of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can create a homemade cran apple sauce that is sure to become a family favorite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

EASY CRANBERRY APPLESAUCE



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This bright pink applesauce is simple enough for a weeknight supper and festive enough for special occasions. It's a favorite with my family and friends and looks fabulous at a Christmas dinner! You can substitute Splenda® for the sugar.

Provided by Annette Zipple Walen

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

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds apples - peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 cup fresh cranberries
¼ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons water
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch salt
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Stir apples, cranberries, sugar, water, cinnamon, and salt together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook until apples and cranberries are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Stir lemon juice into cranberry mixture.
  • Mash cranberry mixture with a wooden spoon or fork to make a chunky sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 2.1 mg, Sugar 24.7 g

CRAN-APPLE SAUCE



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I'm not a huge syrup fan, so I pour this sauce over my pancakes instead. It goes great with all kinds of cake, too. -Stella Kalynchuk, Whitehorse, Yukon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield about 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
6 large apples, peeled and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup apple juice
1/4 teaspoon ground mace
1/8 teaspoon ground coriander

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until apples are tender. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Puree mixture in food processor. Cover and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

EASY CRAN-APPLE SAUCE



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"I often fix this sweet-tart combination as a side dish with a turkey dinner," says Romaine Wetzel of Ronks, Pennsylvania. "It's also delicious as a last-minute dessert topped with whipped cream," she suggests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 can (8 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
1 jar (24 ounces) applesauce
Whipped topping, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, break apart cranberry sauce with a fork. Stir in applesauce. Refrigerate until serving. Garnish with whipped topping if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 10mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CRAN-APPLE CRISP



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon salted butter, softened
One 14-ounce can whole-berry cranberry sauce
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced into 1/4-inch slices
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) salted butter, melted
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • For the filling: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9-inch pie dish with the softened butter. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cranberry sauce, granulated sugar and flour. Add the apples to the cranberry mixture, tossing to coat, and pour the mixture into the prepared pie dish.
  • For the crumb topping: In the same mixing bowl, stir together the oats, flour, brown sugar, melted butter, pecans and cinnamon. Sprinkle the mixture over the apples in the dish.
  • Bake until golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

CRAN-APPLESAUCE SUNDAES



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups all natural apple sauce
1/2 cup good quality whole berry cranberry sauce (recommended: Ocean Spray)
2 pinches ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons orange zest
2 pints French vanilla ice cream
Whipped cream
1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans

Steps:

  • For dessert, warm the apple and cranberry sauces in microwave or in a small pot over low heat and season with cinnamon and orange zest. Place a little cranapple sauce in the bottom of a sundae dish, top with 2 scoops ice cream, more sauce and whipped cream, garnish with chopped pecans.

JELLIED APPLE CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

a 12-ounce bag of cranberries, picked over
2 large Granny Smith apples (about 1 pound)
1 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups sugar
mint sprigs for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan combine the cranberries, the apples, chopped coarse (not peeled or cored), the wine, and the sugar, bring the mixture to a boil, stirring, and simmer it, covered, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Simmer the mixture, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 25 minutes more, or until it is very thick and is reduced to about 3 cups. Force the mixture through a food mill fitted with the fine disk into a bowl, spoon it into an oiled 3-to-4 cup decorative mold, and chill it, covered, overnight. Run a thin knife around the edge of the mold and dip the mold into warm water for 10 seconds. Invert the mold onto a serving plate and garnish the cranberry sauce with the mint sprigs.

CRAN-APPLE-PEAR SAUCE



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A blend of whole berry cranberry sauce, apple pie filling, and sliced pears. Perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Goes great with ham, turkey or chicken. Yum! Simple but delicious -- you'll get many compliments. Just don't tell anyone how easy it was! This makes a lot. You can halve it, but will end up with 1/2 a can of apple pie filling. (Although, it probably wouldn't hurt to put in the entire can.)

Provided by TIFFSMITH

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

Time 5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 (16 ounce) cans whole berry cranberry sauce
1 (20 ounce) can apple pie filling
2 (15 ounce) cans sliced pears, drained

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the cranberry sauce, apple pie filling and pears. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.5 calories, Carbohydrate 49.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 39.6 mg, Sugar 24.9 g

Tips

  • Use a variety of cranberries. Fresh, frozen, or dried cranberries can all be used in this recipe. If using frozen cranberries, thaw them before using.
  • Use a tart apple. A Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apple is a good choice.
  • Add some sweetness. Sugar, honey, or maple syrup can all be used to sweeten the sauce.
  • Add some spices. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger are all classic spices that go well with cranberries and apples.
  • Cook the sauce until it reaches the desired consistency. The sauce can be cooked for a short time for a chunky sauce or for a longer time for a smooth sauce.

Conclusion

Cran-apple sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It can be served with roasted meats, poultry, or fish. It can also be used as a topping for pancakes, waffles, or oatmeal. And it can even be enjoyed on its own as a snack or dessert.

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