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Apple Cider Cranberry Sauce

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"This is my absolute favorite cranberry sauce. The apple cider and hint of orange combined with the warm spices just makes it special." — mimosa ain't no PRO

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Original recipe makes 12 servings Change Servings

3 cups apple cider
3/4 cup white sugar
4 cinnamon sticks

1 tablespoon grated orange zest
12 whole cloves
2 1/2 cups fresh cranberries

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Directions

Combine the apple cider, sugar, cinnamon sticks, orange zest, and cloves in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Turn heat to low; simmer until sugar is dissolved and the flavors are blended, 10 to 15 minutes.
Stir cranberries into the saucepan, turn heat to high, and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly, until cranberries begin to pop, 5 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and cook until sauce begins to thicken, about 5 minutes. Remove cinnamon sticks and cloves. Pour into shallow dish to cool and serve.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 20 mins
READY IN 45 mins

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I'm the submitter of this recipe and I want it to be perfect, so please know that the simmer times need to be increased. When simmering the cider and spices, up the time to nearly an hour at a very low simmer, to reduce the cider somewhat. After adding the cranberries, simmer until nice and thick.

—mimosa ain't no PRO

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Nov 30, 2009

The taste was really good but it was too soupy even after adding gelatin to it. Next time I will use less apple cider, cut it down by 1/3.

—mommyX3

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Nov 21, 2011

I let this simmer on low for a good hour or so. It was thick and flavorful...perfect!

—Erin

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Nutrition

Calories
97 kcal
5%

Carbohydrates
24.7 g
8%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
0.1 g
< 1%

Fiber
1.8 g
7%

Protein
0.2 g
< 1%

Sodium
10 mg
< 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Apple Cider Cranberry Sauce

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 97
Calories from Fat: < 1

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g < 1 %
** Saturated Fat 0g < 1 %
** Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 10mg < 1 %
** Potassium 23mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 24.7g 8 %
Dietary Fiber 1.8g 7 %
Protein 0.2g < 1 %
** Sugars 20.5g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C 6 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 2 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
** Niacin < 1 %
** Vitamin B6 < 1 %
** Magnesium < 1 %
** Folate < 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.