Best 13 Mulled Cranberry Apple Sauce Recipes

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Mulled cranberry apple sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed with a variety of dishes. Whether you're serving it with roasted turkey, pork, or chicken, or simply spreading it on toast, this flavorful sauce is sure to be a hit. With its vibrant color and sweet-tart flavor, mulled cranberry apple sauce is a festive addition to any holiday table. So gather your ingredients and get ready to make this easy and delicious recipe!

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

MULLED CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Provided by Rick Rodgers

Categories     Sauce     Side     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Cranberry     Fall     Vegan     Bon Appétit     Fat Free     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 2 2/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 12-ounce bag cranberries
1 1/2 cups fruity red wine (such as Merlot)
1 1/4 cups (packed) golden brown sugar
1/3 cup minced crystallized ginger
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in large saucepan. Bring to boil over high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium and cook until liquid is medium-thick syrup and sauce is reduced to 2 2/3 cups, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Transfer sauce to a bowl. Refrigerate until cold, about 3 hours. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. cover; keep chilled.)

CINNAMON APPLE CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Get Aaron McCargo Jr.'s Cinnamon Apple Cranberry Sauce recipe for Food Network.

Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups cranberry juice
1 (6-ounce) bag sweetened dried cranberries
1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
1 cup sugar
2 Gala apples, peeled, cored and diced
2 teaspoons corn starch

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the cranberry juice, cranberries, cinnamon and sugar. Bring to a boil and let cook for 5 minutes. Add the apples and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries have softened and apples are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove 8 ounces of the liquid to a small bowl and whisk in the cornstarch. Slowly add the cornstarch-juice mixture (slurry) to the cranberry mixture, stirring constantly. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and pour into a serving bowl. Refrigerate until thickened, about 30 minutes. Remove the cinnamon sticks and serve.

MULLED CRANBERRY & APPLE SAUCE



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Make this spiced cranberry sauce up to four days ahead for a stress-free Christmas. It's delicious spooned over turkey or ham

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Condiment

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

200ml red wine
1 cinnamon stick
½ orange , rind peeled, then juiced
5 cloves
1 tsp ground ginger
2 star anise
1 small cooking apple , peeled, cored and cut into 1cm pieces
200g fresh or frozen cranberries
150g light brown soft sugar

Steps:

  • Bring the wine to a gentle simmer with the cinnamon, orange juice and rind, cloves, ginger and star anise. Once steaming, remove from the heat and leave to infuse for 30 mins.
  • Strain the wine into another pan, discarding the aromatics, and add the apple, cranberries and sugar. Bring to a simmer. Bubble for 10-15 mins until the berries start to burst, and the apple is soft. The sauce will thicken as it cools - you can add a splash more orange juice or water to loosen, if you like. Make ahead and freeze, or keep in the fridge for up to four days. Bring to room temperature to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Carbohydrate 20 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 20 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 0.3 grams protein, Sodium 0.02 milligram of sodium

MULLED CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 small cinnamon stick
1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
3 wide strips orange zest (removed with a vegetable peeler), plus thin strips for topping
3 cloves
1 pound cranberries (fresh or frozen)
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup dry red wine
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Wrap the cinnamon stick, peppercorns, orange zest and cloves in a small piece of cheesecloth and tie closed with kitchen twine to make a bundle.
  • Combine the cranberries, sugar, 1 1/2 cups water, the wine and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan; add the cheesecloth bundle and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the berries burst and the sauce thickens, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  • Transfer the cranberry sauce to a bowl and refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight; discard the cheesecloth bundle. Garnish with thin strips of orange zest.

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.

CRANBERRY APPLESAUCE



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Instead of the usual jellied cranberry sauce, I serve this refreshing alternative. It's not too sweet and not too sour...plus it's a snap to make.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
5 medium Golden Delicious apples (about 2-1/2 pounds), peeled and chopped
1-1/4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir water and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Add apples; cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Add cranberries; cover and cook until apples are tender and berries pop, about 15 minutes. , Mash until sauce reaches desired consistency. Stir in zest, ginger and cinnamon. Cook, uncovered, 5 minutes longer. Serve warm or refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CHUNKY CRANBERRY APPLESAUCE



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I love to cook and even have a food column in two area newspapers. This crimson-colored relish is a "must" during the holidays.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups chopped peeled apples
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup water
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons red-hot candies
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the apples, cranberries and water. Cook over medium heat until the berries pop, about 15 minutes. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until apples are tender., Stir in raisins, brown sugar, red-hots, cinnamon and nutmeg. Simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until candies are dissolved. Serve warm or refrigerate until serving.

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CRANBERRY APPLESAUCE



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Fresh cranberries bring a pleasing tartness and beautiful ruby color to basic applesauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 45m

Yield Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 pounds apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices (try a combination of Gala, Golden Delicious, and McIntosh)
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine apples, cranberries, cinnamon stick, sugar, and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender, 30 to 35 minutes. (If sauce begins to stick to the bottom of the pan, add 2 to 4 tablespoons more water.)
  • Remove from heat; discard cinnamon stick. Stir in lemon juice.

MULLED CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Original recipe from 1999 Bon Appetit..this is a break away from the stuff in the can. I always double this so I have extra through the year. Also makes a great tart or cheesecake topping...sweet or savory. I've used it to cover goat cheese and gorgonzola tart bites.

Provided by greysangel

Categories     Berries

Time 20m

Yield 2 1/2 cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) bag cranberries
1 1/2 cups fruity red wine (such as Merlot)
1 1/4 cups packed golden brown sugar
1/3 cup minced crystallized ginger
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  • Reduce heat to medium and cook until liquid is medium-thick syrup and sauce is reduced to 2 2/3 cups, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes.
  • Transfer sauce to bowl; refrigerate until cold, about 3 hours. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Cover. Keep chilled.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.2, Fat 0.1, Sodium 6.2, Carbohydrate 19.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 16.1, Protein 0.2

CHUNKY APPLE AND CRANBERRY SAUCE



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I found this recipe in Mom's "shoe box recipe box" It is a hand written recipe and I have no idea where it came from. I haven't tried this yet, but plan to. Update: I have now made this and agree that 2 cups of cranberries are definitely needed!

Provided by kittycatmom

Categories     Chutneys

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs sweet apples (Red Delicious, Honey Crisp, 4 large)
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups fresh cranberries
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Peel and core apples; cut into 1-inch chunks. Place in large pot with 4 cup water, sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt and cranberries. Bring to boiling.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 20 minutes or until apples are tender and sauce is thickened. Check halfway through cooking. If mixture is dry, add 2 tablespoons water.
  • Uncover pot and mash apples with fork until pulpy. Stir in lemon juice.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

APPLE CRISP WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE



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I devised this recipe when I was trying to use up that leftover homemade cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving! You could probably also use canned whole cranberry sauce for this recipe.

Provided by Michelle Ramey

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced
1 ½ cups whole berry cranberry sauce
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1 cup rolled oats
⅔ cup packed brown sugar
⅔ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place apple slices in an 8 or 9 inch square baking dish. Spread the cranberry sauce over the apples. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over the apples and cranberry sauce, covering completely.
  • Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until apples can be easily pierced with a knife and topping is browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.3 calories, Carbohydrate 61.8 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 99.4 mg, Sugar 37.8 g

CHUNKY APPLE CRANBERRY SAUCE



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This sauce is a little on the tart side. If you prefer it sweeter, add more sugar to taste. Serve it as a condiment with roasted turkey or pork.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 12-ounce bag fresh cranberries
1/4 cup apple-cider vinegar
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground mace
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
Juice and grated zest of 1 orange
1/3 cup dried currants

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine onion, sugar, and wine. Place over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer, covered, 4 minutes.
  • Add all remaining ingredients except currants; cook until cranberries have popped, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in currants. Serve at room temperature.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of apples for a more complex flavor. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady apples are all good choices.
  • If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries. Just be sure to thaw them before using.
  • Add a cinnamon stick and a few cloves to the saucepan along with the apples and cranberries. This will give the sauce a warm, spicy flavor.
  • Simmer the sauce over low heat for at least 30 minutes, or until the apples are soft and the cranberries have burst.
  • Serve the sauce warm or cold. It can be used as a topping for pancakes, waffles, French toast, or yogurt. It can also be used as a filling for pies and tarts.

Conclusion:

Mulled cranberry apple sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed all year round. It's a great way to use up leftover cranberries and apples, and it's a healthy and flavorful addition to any meal. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give mulled cranberry apple sauce a try.

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