Best 9 Red Hot Cranberry Applesauce Recipes

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When the weather turns cool and crisp, there's nothing like a warm and comforting bowl of applesauce to warm the soul. And when you add the tangy sweetness of cranberries to the mix, you've got yourself a truly special treat. Red hot cranberry applesauce is the perfect blend of sweet, tart, and spicy, and it's surprisingly easy to make. Plus, it's a great way to use up any leftover cranberries you might have from Thanksgiving or Christmas. Ready to get started? Here are a few tips for making the best red hot cranberry applesauce.

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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.

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

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.

Nutrition Facts :

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.

RED HOT CRANBERRY APPLESAUCE



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Make and share this Red Hot Cranberry Applesauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ame2sky

Categories     Apple

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup water
2 tablespoons red cinnamon candies
1 1/2 cups cranberries
1 (3 ounce) package cranberry Jello gelatin
1 cup applesauce

Steps:

  • Put water and red hots in a small saucepan and heat until melted, stirring constantly over medium heat.
  • Once water mixture is boiling add cranberries and cook for 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Add Jello and mix well until Jello has dissolved.
  • Take off heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in applesauce and then pour into serving bowl.
  • Place in refrigerator to set.

"RED HOT" APPLESAUCE



Make and share this "Red Hot" Applesauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Clifford Boren

Categories     Fruit

Time 2h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 apples, granny smiths are good
3/4 cup red cinnamon candies
1/2 cup sugar substitute, such as equal
3/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Core the apples, but it isn't necessary to peel them.
  • I like the texture of having the peels in the sauce.
  • Dice them very fine.
  • Tumble everything into a large pot and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce to the slowest simmer you can arrange on your stove so the sauce won't burn on the bottom of the pot.
  • Cover, stirring occasionally, until you reach the consistency you want.
  • The longer, the finer texture.
  • I usually cook it about 3 hours.

CRANBERRY APPLESAUCE



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Categories     Sauce     Fruit Juice     Food Processor     Side     Quick & Easy     Cranberry     Apple     Fall     Cinnamon     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 apples (about 2 pounds), peeled, cored, and chopped
1 cup fresh cranberries, picked over
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup apple juice or water
a 3-inch cinnamon stick
a 3-inch strip of lemon zest removed with a vegetable peeler
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan cook the apples, the cranberries, the sugar, the apple juice or water, the cinnamon stick, and the zest over moderate heat, stirring, for 15 minutes, or until the apples are very soft. Discard the cinnamon stick and the zest, force the apple mixture through the medium disk of a food mill into a bowl, and stir in the butter. Serve the applesauce warm or chilled. The applesauce keeps, covered and chilled, for 1 week.

RED HOT APPLESAUCE JELL-O®



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Great as a side with a ham or turkey!

Provided by kdriggs13

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Time 2h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ cup cinnamon red hot candies
1 cup water
1 (3 ounce) package cherry-flavored gelatin (such as JELL-O®)
2 cups applesauce

Steps:

  • Dissolve cinnamon candies in water in a saucepan over medium heat. Mix in gelatin and allow to dissolve; remove from heat and stir applesauce into mixture. Pour into a serving dish and refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 36.6 mg, Sugar 15.8 g

RED DELICIOUS APPLESAUCE



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Serve as an alternative to or in addition to traditional cranberry relish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 Red Delicious apples (about 4 pounds), peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
2/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Place apples, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and 1/2 cup water in a large saucepan, and cook over medium heat until very tender, stirring often so that apples do not scorch, about 45 minutes. If necessary, add additional water to apple mixture, up to 1 cup, while apples cook.
  • Remove the mixture from heat. Using a potato masher, mash into sauce, leaving some of the chunks. Let cool. If making ahead of time, chill, covered, until ready to use. Allow to warm to room temperature before serving.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cranberries: Fresh cranberries are the best choice for this recipe. Avoid cranberries that are soft or bruised.
  • Wash the cranberries thoroughly: Rinse the cranberries under cold water before using them.
  • Use a sharp knife: A sharp knife will make it easier to cut the apples.
  • Peel the apples if desired: You can peel the apples before cooking them, but it is not necessary.
  • Cook the apples until they are soft: The apples should be cooked until they are soft and tender.
  • Add the cranberries and sugar: Add the cranberries and sugar to the apples and cook until the cranberries have burst.
  • Add the spices: Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to the applesauce and stir to combine.
  • Serve warm or cold: Applesauce can be served warm or cold. It is a great addition to breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Conclusion:

Red hot cranberry applesauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up fresh cranberries and apples, and it is a healthy and nutritious snack or side dish. With its sweet and tart flavor, red hot cranberry applesauce is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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