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Cranberry Apple Sauce

Chef Megan
Cranberry Apple Sauce is a delicious side to a luscious holiday meal or as a warm compote for a gorgeous cheese platter. Dessert is not out of the question either.  Think of it like a cross between traditional cranberry relish and applesauce.  Fiber included!
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Course holiday, Side Dish, vegan, vegetarian
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 4 crisp apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 1 cup water (or to cover apples)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, combine chopped apples, water, sugar, maple syrup, and cinnamon stick.
  • Bring apples to a boil then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add fresh cranberries to cooked apples and keep cooking until cranberries have popped for about 5-7 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.
Keyword apple cranberry sauce, cranberries, cranberry, holiday relish
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