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.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
CRANBERRY APPLESAUCE
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Categories Sauce Fruit Juice Food Processor Side Quick & Easy Cranberry Apple Fall Cinnamon Gourmet
Yield Makes about 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
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®
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
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
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
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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