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A mason jar filled with easy homemade cranberry applesauce on a counter with apples.

Easy Homemade Cranberry Applesauce with Maple Syrup

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 81kcal
Author: Connie 🥕
Easy Homemade Cranberry Applesauce (with maple syrup)🍎 A bright and delicious applesauce recipe with fresh cranberries lightly sweetened with pure maple syrup, a touch of holiday spice, lemon juice and orange zest. Vegan & gluten-free.
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cranberries fresh- thoroughly rinsed
  • ½ cup water
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg ground (optional)
  • ⅛ teaspoon cloves ground (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon orange zest
  • 3 cups applesauce homemade or store-bought

Instructions

  • Thoroughly rinse/drain cranberries
  • Pour water, maple syrup and cranberries into a 5 qt. or larger stovetop pot and cover with lid (to prevent splatters).
  • Place over med-high heat until liquid is boiling. Reduce heat to simmer, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes until cranberries pop open and soften.
  • Remove from heat. Strain liquid from cranberries.
  • Spoon cranberries into applesauce. Stir until combined or if you prefer a smoother sauce, place cranberries and applesauce into into a blender and pulse until puréed.
  • Stir in spices and zest (if desired).
  • Allow to cool, then transfer into an airtight container. Store refrigerated up to 3 days.

Notes

🥕Fresh cranberries should be thoroughly rinsed. Be sure to remove any stems or bits.
🥕Adding ground nutmeg and cloves will give the applesauce a wonderful holiday flavor, but can be omitted if you prefer.
🥕Applesauce may stored in an airtight container refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen up to 3 months. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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