Cranberry Applesauce

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Popular
Health score
4%
Cranberry Applesauce
45 min.
3
460kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Cranberry Applesauce, a perfect blend of tart and sweet that will elevate any meal. This vibrant side dish is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual treat, showcasing the beautiful hues of fresh cranberries and apples. Whether you're hosting a festive gathering or simply looking to add a touch of seasonal flair to your dinner table, this recipe is sure to impress.

What makes this Cranberry Applesauce truly special is its versatility. It pairs wonderfully with savory dishes like pork or turkey, making it an ideal accompaniment for holiday feasts. Alternatively, enjoy it as a refreshing dessert, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, for a comforting treat that everyone will love. Plus, it's a guilt-free indulgence, being vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, allowing everyone to partake in its deliciousness.

With just a handful of simple ingredients and a cooking time of only 45 minutes, you can create a homemade masterpiece that rivals any store-bought version. The combination of Granny Smith apples and cranberries provides a delightful balance of flavors, while the hint of cinnamon and lemon juice adds a zesty twist. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to savor the warmth and joy of this Cranberry Applesauce, a dish that embodies the spirit of togetherness and celebration.

Ingredients

  • pounds granny smith apples good cored peeled roughly chopped (or other cooking apple such as Golden Delicious, Fuji, Jonathan, Mcintosh, or Gravenstein)
  • 1.5 cups cranberries fresh
  • Tbsp juice of lemon 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar 
  • 0.5 cup sugar white
  • cup water 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • pot
  • potato masher

Directions

  1. Simmer all ingredients together:
  2. Place all of the ingredients in a large (5-quart) pot. Bring to a boil, lower heat to a simmer and cover. Cook 20-30 minutes, or until the apples can easily be mashed.
  3. Remove from heat. Mash the apples and cranberries with a potato masher to the consistency you want.
  4. Serve hot as a side to pork or turkey. Or serve hot or cold as a dessert with some vanilla ice cream.
  5. Store in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks. Or freeze for up to a year.

Nutrition Facts

Calories460kcal
Protein1.19%
Fat1.76%
Carbs97.05%

Properties

Glycemic Index
50.7
Glycemic Load
41.71
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
9.7691303724828%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
30.34mg
Delphinidin
3.84mg
Malvidin
0.22mg
Pelargonidin
0.16mg
Peonidin
24.67mg
Catechin
6.09mg
Epigallocatechin
1.55mg
Epicatechin
36.34mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
1.35mg
Eriodictyol
0.49mg
Hesperetin
1.45mg
Naringenin
0.14mg
Luteolin
0.54mg
Kaempferol
0.69mg
Myricetin
3.32mg
Quercetin
25.65mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:459.89kcal
22.99%
Fat:0.97g
1.49%
Saturated Fat:0.14g
0.85%
Carbohydrates:120.74g
40.25%
Net Carbohydrates:107.85g
39.22%
Sugar:100.62g
111.8%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:402.66mg
17.51%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.48g
2.96%
Fiber:12.89g
51.57%
Vitamin C:31.75mg
38.48%
Manganese:0.41mg
20.61%
Potassium:562.21mg
16.06%
Vitamin K:12.58µg
11.98%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.36%
Vitamin E:1.5mg
9.99%
Copper:0.18mg
8.85%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
7.99%
Magnesium:28.93mg
7.23%
Phosphorus:57.14mg
5.71%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.71%
Vitamin A:276.52IU
5.53%
Calcium:53.31mg
5.33%
Iron:0.85mg
4.7%
Vitamin B5:0.46mg
4.63%
Folate:16.31µg
4.08%
Vitamin B3:0.5mg
2.48%
Zinc:0.26mg
1.7%