A new way to enjoy applesauce that is bright, flavorful and kid-approved.
Cranberry Applesauce
Ingredients
8 medium apples, peeled, cored and chopped
1 cup water
1 ½ cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
2 Tablespoons lemon juice (optional)
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Rinse or scrub fresh fruits under running water before preparing.
- In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Cover and reduce heat. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Remove from heat and cool slightly. Mash to a thickness you like with a potato masher or fork.. Serve warm or cold.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Notes
- When frozen or fresh cranberries are not available, substitute canned cranberry sauce for the cranberries and brown sugar. Add 1 can (14 ounces) of cranberry sauce to the saucepan after the mixture has been simmering for about 15 minutes.
- For a smooth texture, puree in batches in a regular blender, using the manufacturer's directions for pureeing hot liquids.
You might also like...
Oven Baked Salmon
Oven Baked Salmon
Salmon is the star in this simple and tasty recipe ready in under 30 minutes.
Prepare:
5 minutes
Cook:
15 minutes
Makes:
4 Servings
Cherry Puff Pancake
Cherry Puff Pancake
A fun to bake pancake recipe known by some as a Dutch Baby. Try with cherries or your favorite fruit.
Prepare:
5 minutes
Cook:
15 minutes
Makes:
4 pieces
Chicken and Pear Salad
Chicken and Pear Salad
A creamy, crunchy, sweet and savory salad that is quick and easy to make.
Prepare:
15 minutes
Makes:
2 ½ Cups
Morning Muffins
Morning Muffins
These carrot-filled morning muffins with crunchy nuts, warm cinnamon flavor and whole-grain oats are a satisfying breakfast or on-the-go snack.
Prepare:
15 minutes
Cook:
15 minutes
Makes:
12 muffins
Meatball Soup
Meatball Soup
A hearty meatball soup loaded with veggies, Italian herbs and flavorful broth.
Prepare:
20 minutes
Cook:
45 minutes
Makes:
9 cups
Prepare:
30 minutes
Makes:
6 cups
Comments
Amazing recipe! My whole family loved it! I halved the recipe to not use up all our apples, but i should not have! The girls raved and raved about it every bite and went for seconds. ALSO, i did blend it to be extra smooth, especially for my picker eater as i knew that would up the chance she would eat it, and interestingly both girls kept mentioning it tased like clouds and that was one reason they loved it so much. They told me to make it again and again. We did happen to have a lemon, but next time i will for sure try without because to me i tasted a tad tart, but no one else had that taste.... THANKS for a GREAT kid approved recipe!
I love this recipe! It is bright and fun, so it really appeals to kids. It is a little tart and a little sweet, which makes it very tasty.
I made this recipe at home with frozen cranberries, added a few more apples and a couple pears. I did not add the brown sugar and the applesauce was still plenty sweet and delicious!
I made this recipe for a lunchroom tasting this week and the kids LOVED it! They all wanted seconds! Because I was making it for such a large quantity (350 students) I opted to use unsweetened applesauce and canned cranberry sauce. Based on the suggestion in the notes, I ommitted the sugar. The color was still beautiful and it tasted great warm or cold. I would definitely make this again!