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No-Headache Holiday Sauce

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12 ounces fresh cranberries
1/2 cup water
3 cups Gala or Rome apples, peeled and chopped coarsely

2 Bartlett pears, peeled and chopped coarsely
4 tablespoons sugar, or to taste
4 teaspoons cinnamon

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Directions

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cranberries pop, 25-30 minutes. Cool to room temperature or chill.

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Nov 28, 2005

This is really easy to do and my family loves it warm or chilled.

—Nina

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Jan 01, 2009

Maybe I just don't like holiday sauce, but this was too tart for me. I made it for Christmas dinner and I noticed it was left on many people's plates. I don't think I'll make this again unless I want to top some vanilla ice cream with it. It smelled fantastic but it just didn't taste very good.

—CAFFEINEDANCER

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3 Ratings

Jan 02, 2008

I made this for Christmas and everyone loved it..even my husband who hates cranberries. Very easy and you can make while the turkey is resting.

—xgymnast

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Nutrition

Calories
126 kcal
6%

Carbohydrates
33.6 g
11%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
0.3 g
< 1%

Fiber
6.6 g
26%

Protein
0.7 g
1%

Sodium
2 mg
< 1%

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

Nutritional Information

No-Headache Holiday Sauce

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 126
** Calories from Fat: 2

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 0.3g < 1 %
** Saturated Fat 0g < 1 %
** Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
** Sodium 2mg < 1 %
** Potassium 187mg 5 %
** Total Carbohydrates 33.6g 11 %
** Dietary Fiber 6.6g 26 %
** Protein 0.7g 1 %
** Sugars 22.5g
** Vitamin A 2 %
** Vitamin C 21 %
** Calcium 4 %
** Iron 4 %
** Thiamin 4 %
** Niacin 2 %
** Vitamin B6 5 %
** Magnesium 4 %
** Folate 4 %

* 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.