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Cran-Apple Sauce

Christina Miller MD
Sweet apples complement tart cranberries in this favorite holiday dish
5 from 1 vote
Course Christmas, Dinner, Holiday, Lunch, Thanksgiving
Servings 8

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

Instructions
 

  • 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.
Keyword Cranberry, Sugar-less, Thanksgiving, whole food, plant-based