Go Back
Christina Miller MD

Cran-Apple Sauce

5 from 1 vote
Sweet apples complement tart cranberries in this favorite holiday dish
Print Recipe
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
 

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