Best 9 Spiced Apple Cranberry Sauce Recipes

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Spiced apple cranberry sauce is a delightful side dish that can elevate your holiday meals or any special occasion dinner. This classic sauce combines the flavors of tangy cranberries and sweet apples with a medley of warm spices, creating a harmonious balance of tartness, sweetness, and aromatic complexity. Whether you prefer a chunky or smooth texture, this versatile sauce is a culinary delight that complements a variety of dishes, from roasted turkey and ham to vegetarian entrees and even as an accompaniment to breakfast items. Discover the perfect recipe to suit your taste preferences and create a delectable spiced apple cranberry sauce that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE PIE CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 12 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (12-ounce) bag fresh cranberries
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
¾ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup golden raisins
1 teaspoon apple pie spice
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine all of the ingredients with 1 cup water. Bring to a boil over high heat then reduce the heat to simmer, stirring occasionally, just until the cranberries burst, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cool to room temperature.

SPICY CRAN-APPLE SAUCE



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Delicious way to get extra vitamin C and fiber in my diet! Very high in vitamin C and fiber, this sauce is very versatile. It's great as a condiment/side to turkey, pork, fish or chicken. Also terrific dessert or snack mixed with a serving of vanilla ice cream, yogurt or as a topping on your favorite cheesecake! I like to use 2 different apples for a great taste and texture mix. Sunsweet brand has diced plums called 'Plum Amazins'. They are delicious and perfect for this recipe!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits, undrained
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
2 medium apples, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup pitted dried plums (prunes), chopped
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Cook over medium heat until berries pop and apples are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat; mash if desired., Transfer to a large bowl; chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICED CRANBERRY APPLE CHUTNEY



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The combination of fresh cranberries, Granny Smith apples, and spices makes for a lovely alternative to regular cranberry sauce. It is divine served over baked brie. This recipe has yielded many compliments, as I have given it as Christmas gifts in pretty jars or served at Thanksgiving dinner.

Provided by Danita Leonard

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

Time 1h15m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups fresh cranberries
2 cups white sugar
3 tablespoons water, or more as needed
1 large Granny Smith apple - peeled, cored and chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 cup fresh orange juice
¼ cup pecans
1 cup golden raisins
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 pinch salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place the cranberries, sugar, and water in a large saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and cook until all the cranberries have popped, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the apple, celery, orange zest, orange juice, pecans, raisins, ginger, cloves, and salt, and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the celery is tender and the sauce is reduced, about 35 minutes. Turn off the heat, cover the saucepan, and let the chutney stand to thicken, about 15 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 1.9 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

SPICED CRANBERRY SAUCE



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While this spicy cranberry sauce is simmering, the wonderful fragrance of the spices brings back happy memories of when my mother made it for the holidays. My husband and three sons are glad I'm carrying on her tradition! -Allison Thompson, Lansing Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1-3/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until the berries pop and mixture is thickened, about 30 minutes. Cool. Transfer to a serving bowl; cover and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts :

SPICED APPLE CRANBERRY SAUCE



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So much better than a can-shaped blob, this cranberry sauce recipe unites cranberries with a natural counterpart, apples. Add ground cinnamon and cloves, and not only will your mashed potatoes and stuffing have a delicious companion, but your house'll smell divine, too.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup apple cider (can substitute water)
1 medium apple (peeled, cored, and diced) (I recommend a tart variety like Granny Smith or McIntosh)
3 cups 12 ounces fresh cranberries, washed
1/3 - 2/3 cup sugar (plus possibly a little more, to taste)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Zest of one small lemon (about 1 teaspoon)

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients to a medium saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the temp to medium-low and simmer until the berries have burst and the mixture has thickened, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Let cool and serve.
  • May be refrigerated for two days or frozen for up to two months.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.25 cups, Calories 93 kcal, Sugar 21 g, Sodium 2 mg, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 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

BAKED APPLES WITH SPICED CRANBERRY RELISH



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 orange, juiced and zested
1 lemon, juiced and zested
3 cups port
12 ounces fresh cranberries, washed
1/2 medium red onion, diced
1-ounce fresh ginger, peeled and cut into julienne
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons orange liqueur
4 Rome Beauty apples

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a small saucepan, heat the orange and lemon juices with 1/2 cup of the port. Add the zest and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Reserve.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, onion, 2 cups port, ginger, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and cinnamon. Over medium-high heat, cook until the relish thickens, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup port, the orange liqueur, and the reserved orange and lemon juice and zest mixture. Set aside.
  • Cut off the top 1/4-inch of each apple. Using a melon baller, remove the core of the apple, being careful not to pierce the sides or bottom of the apples, to make apple "cups". Place the apple cups in a small baking dish. Spoon the cranberry relish into the apples. Spoon the excess relish around the apples. Cover with foil and bake until apples are tender, about 30 to 45 minutes.

CREAMY PORRIDGE WITH SPICED APPLE & CRANBERRY



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Stewed fruit in spiced compote sauce makes a great topping for a warming oat-pot on a chilly morning

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Breakfast, Brunch

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 eating apples , peeled, quartered, cored and diced
200g cranberry (fresh or frozen)
1 tsp mixed spice
5 tbsp caster or granulated sugar
200g porridge oat
1l whole milk
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Put the apples in a pan with 100ml water and cook gently until almost softened. Turn up the heat. Add the cranberries, mixed spice and 3 tbsp of the caster or granulated sugar and bubble until saucy. You can make this a day before serving.
  • Tip the oats, milk, vanilla and remaining sugar into a big saucepan. Bring to the boil, stirring constantly, and simmer for 4-5 mins until creamy. Divide between 6 bowls and top with the warm or cold fruit mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 53 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 34 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

SPICED APPLE AND CRANBERRY COMPOTE



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This is so yummy served with frozen vanilla yogurt. The aroma fills the house with the smell of "apple pie". What a delightful way to end the day! Recipe is courtesy of Best Loved Slow-Cooker Recipes.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups cranberry juice cocktail
1 (6 ounce) package dried apples
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup apple juice
1/2 cup honey
2 cinnamon sticks, broken into halves
frozen yogurt
additional cinnamon stick (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix the juices, apples, cranberries,honey and cinnamon stick in the crock pot.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until liquid is absorbed and fruit is tender.
  • Remove and discard cinnamon stick halves.
  • Ladle the compote into bowl and serve topped with frozen yogurt.
  • Garnish with additional cinnamon sticks, if desired.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use a variety of apples, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady.
  • If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries. Just thaw them before using.
  • If you want a sweeter sauce, add more honey or sugar to taste.
  • You can also add other spices to the sauce, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger.
  • Serve the sauce warm or cold. It's delicious on pancakes, waffles, French toast, or oatmeal.

Conclusion:

This spiced apple cranberry sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make condiment that can be enjoyed all year round. It's perfect for holiday gatherings, but it's also great for everyday meals. With its sweet, tart, and spicy flavors, this sauce is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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