Best 7 Slow Cooker Apple Cranberry Sauce Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to create the perfect "slow cooker apple cranberry sauce", a delectable companion to your upcoming feasts. We'll guide you through a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas, transforming humble ingredients into a festive sensation. As you gather tart cranberries, crisp apples, and a blend of spices, prepare to indulge in a heartwarming tradition that adds a touch of elegance to your celebrations. Let the slow cooker work its magic, allowing the flavors to meld and deepen, while you focus on other culinary creations. Get ready to savor a sweet and tangy sauce, bursting with the essence of fall, that will elevate your holiday meals to new heights of flavor.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKER APPLE CRANBERRY SAUCE



Slow-Cooker Apple Cranberry Sauce image

It doesn't get any easier than this apple cranberry sauce. Dump all the ingredients into your slow cooker and forget about it until it's time to sit down to dinner. The 8-hour cook time allows the ingredients to meld into a delicious sauce. Orange juice and orange peel add a citrusy spike that softens the tartness of cranberries, while the chopped apples provide sweetness and a textural variation. It's the delightful twist on classic cranberry sauce that you never knew you needed!

Provided by By Jessica Walker

Categories     Condiment

Time 8h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 medium apples, peeled, chopped
1 bag (12 oz) fresh cranberries (3 cups)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/4 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Spray 3-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix all ingredients.
  • Cover; cook on High heat setting 5 hours (or on Low heat setting 8 hours).
  • Leave sauce chunky, if desired, or stir well to break down apples and cranberries more. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 0 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW COOKER CRANBERRY SAUCE



Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce image

Perfect homemade cranberry sauce for the Holidays! Tastes and smells wonderful!

Provided by JazzyRSchrinas

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

Time 3h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup orange juice
½ cup water
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries

Steps:

  • Combine orange juice, water, brown sugar, white sugar, and cinnamon in slow cooker; stir in cranberries. Cook on High for 3 hours, stirring once each hour.
  • Remove lid; stir well. Cook on High until sauce has thickened and most cranberries have popped, about 45 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21.9 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 3.5 mg, Sugar 19.2 g

APPLE-CRANBERRY SAUCE



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This is a simple apple-cranberry sauce. If you eat sugar, you will probably find this recipe way too tart, so adjust to taste. I make applesauce all the time. The great thing about making it from scratch is you can adjust the amount of sugar.

Provided by Ann Bottorff

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries
⅓ cup water, or more to taste
3 medium apples, sliced
1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar, or more to taste
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Combine cranberries and 1/3 cup water in a saucepan over medium-low heat; cook for a few minutes. Add apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Increase heat and bring to a boil.
  • Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until apples are soft, about 10 minutes. Mash with a potato masher (or blend with an immersion blender) to desired smoothness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 4 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

SLOW-COOKER CRAN-APPLE CHUTNEY



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My clan isn't crazy for cranberries, but they can't get enough of this delicious chutney. I recommend it for Thanksgiving as it tastes amazing paired with turkey, but it's also good on its own. -Raquel Haggard, Edmond, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h10m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1 medium Gala apple, peeled and finely chopped
2/3 cup sugar or sugar substitute equivalent to 2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup honey
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
Dash ground ginger

Steps:

  • In a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until cranberries pop and mixture is slightly thickened., Transfer to a small bowl; cool slightly. Refrigerate until cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g 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.

Nutrition Facts :

CROCK POT CRANBERRY APPLE CHICKEN BREASTS



Crock Pot Cranberry Apple Chicken Breasts image

So very quick and easy to put together. We serve this over rice. I love the comingled flavours of the apples and cranberries.

Provided by Sassy in da South

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 7h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 -6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
4 -6 green onions
1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries
1/2 cup dried apple, chopped
1 garlic clove, very thinly sliced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons butter

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts in a 2-quart (or larger) slow cooker/Crock Pot.
  • Add remaining ingredients in the order given, dotting evenly with the butter last. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.1, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 80.6, Sodium 168.1, Carbohydrate 27.6, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 23, Protein 25.5

SLOW-COOKER CRANBERRY APPLE PIE COBBLER RECIPE BY TASTY



Slow-Cooker Cranberry Apple Pie Cobbler Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: cranberry sauce, apple pie filling, yellow cake mix, butter, vanilla ice cream

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Desserts

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

14 oz cranberry sauce
21 oz apple pie filling, 1 can
1 box yellow cake mix
½ cup butter
vanilla ice cream, optional, for serving

Steps:

  • Pour cranberry sauce and apple pie filling into a slow cooker and evenly spread across the bottom.
  • Pour cake mix into slow cooker in an even layer over apples and cranberry.
  • Slice stick of butter into 8 slices and evenly distribute over cake mix.
  • Cover and cook on high for 2 ½ hours.
  • Server a la mode with vanilla ice cream or your favorite whipped cream.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Carbohydrate 79 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 52 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right apples: Granny Smith apples are a popular choice for apple cranberry sauce because they hold their shape well and have a tart flavor that pairs well with the cranberries. However, you can use any type of apple you like, such as Honeycrisp, Braeburn, or Pink Lady.
  • Use fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries are the best choice for apple cranberry sauce. Frozen cranberries can also be used, but they may not have as much flavor.
  • Add some sweetness: Sugar or honey can be added to the sauce to taste. If you are using tart apples, you may need to add more sweetener.
  • Simmer the sauce until it thickens: The sauce should be simmered over low heat until it thickens. This will take about 30 minutes.
  • Serve the sauce warm or cold: Apple cranberry sauce can be served warm or cold. It is a great addition to roasted turkey, chicken, or pork.

Conclusion:

Apple cranberry sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for the holidays. It is a great way to use up leftover cranberries and apples. With its sweet and tart flavor, apple cranberry sauce is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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