Cranberry sauce is a staple in our house on Thanksgiving. I tried many recipes, looking for the perfect blend of sweet and sour, without tons of added sugar. This recipe seems to do just that: by mixing the tartness of the cranberries with the sweetness of cooked apples, it achieves a fine balance that seems to work. With the health benefits of cranberries, it may be just the relish we need this year.

Christina Miller MD

Cran-Apple Sauce

5 from 1 vote

Sweet apples complement tart cranberries in this favorite holiday dish

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Servings: 8

Course: Christmas, Dinner, Holiday, Lunch, Thanksgiving

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

8 oz fresh cranberries (1 bag)
3 medium apples, washed, chopped If organic, do not need to peel
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup pineapple fresh or frozen
4 Medjool dates, pitted

Method

Blend the dates in the water and add to a cooking pot.
Add all the rest of the ingredients. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir frequently so does not burn.
Turn off heat when apples are soft and cranberries have burst.
Mash with a potato masher until desired consistency (like applesauce)
Serve warm, room temperature, or cool.
Store in sealed container in refrigerator for up to a few days.