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Holiday Cranberry Applesauce

SUBMITTED BY: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper  PHOTO BY: Chef4Six 

"This spicy, bright-red applesauce boasts extra antioxidants (concentrated in the apple skins) and antibacterial activity (in the cranberry juice). As a bonus, cinnamon helps blunt sugar's ability to spike blood glucose. It's an easy alternative to traditional cranberry and apple sauces for your holiday feast."
Holiday Cranberry Applesauce Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 13 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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Original recipe yield 5 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 pounds cooking apples, such as McIntosh or Rome, cored and sliced (do not peel)
  • 1 1/2 cups cranberry juice cocktail
  • 2/3 cup red hot cinnamon candies (available in cake-decorating aisle)

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large pot, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Cook over medium heat, covered, 15 minutes.
  2. Lower heat; simmer until apples are very soft, about 20 minutes. Cool slightly. Transfer to a food processor with the knife blade; process until smooth. Serve warm, chilled or at room temperature.

FOOTNOTES

  • For more information from Jean Carper, go to www.Jeancarper.com.
  • Find more recipes, hints and tips from USA WEEKEND.
  • Copyright 2004 Jean Carper. Printed first in USA WEEKEND. All rights reserved.

REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2005 by LIKKEL 
I found that 6 medium apples was about 3 lb. I used half Jonagold apples and half... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2007 by GRANNYLOOHOO 
This is the best applesauce I've ever eaten! I halved the recipe and used 2 Sonya apples and 1... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2008 by H. Jarboe 
This was so easy to make. I sliced, pealed and cored my apples, and after they were cooked the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2008 by Chef4Six 
What a beautiful bright pink color this applesauce has! At first I didn't want to try this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2004 by REENTHEQUEEN 
Really nice with a pork roast! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2004 by REDHEADCOWGIRL 
This was the first time I made a big holiday dinner myself. I used a cranberry theme and this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2005 by Kb1sheehan 
I made this for Christmas last year, and everyone LOVED it. They have alread requested it for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2009 by Laura Roberson 
I have three daughters and I can never get them to eat cranberry sauce on Thanksgiving. I made... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2008 by AimeeU 
I thought the Red Hot taste was a little overwhelming. The red color was nice for a change,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2008 by KYLYNN 
I enjoyed the applesauce. Served this for Christmas dinner. Only my dad liked it. Others... MORE


 

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Nutritional Information
Holiday Cranberry Applesauce

Servings Per Recipe: 10

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 152

  • Total Fat: 5.1g
  • Cholesterol: 13mg
  • Sodium: 218mg
  • Total Carbs: 26.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.7g
  • Protein: 3.3g

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