easy cran-apple butter

Name: Easy Cran-Apple Butter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 15 ounce(s) unsweetened applesauce; 16 ounce(s) canned jellied cranberry sauce; 1 tablespoon(s) butter or margarine; 1/2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon(s) nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon(s) allspice

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Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Grapeview, WA

Updated on Nov 8, 2018

Jellied cranberries and applesauce combine to make a great spread for toast, muffins or quick breads.

Rate

prep time 10 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 3 1/2 cups

Ingredients

15 ounces unsweetened applesauce
16 ounces canned jellied cranberry sauce
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon allspice

How To Make easy cran-apple butter

Step 1

In medium saucepan, combine applesauce and cranberry sauce. Cook over medium heat until cranberry sauce melts.

Step 2

Add butter or margarine and spices; blend well. Cool slightly.
Step 3

Pour into clean jars or non-metal containers; cover with tight-fitting lids. Store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks.
Step 4

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: In 2-quart microwave-safe bowl, place cranberry sauce; beat with fork until smooth. Add applesauce; blend well. Microwave on HIGH for 3 to 4 minutes, beating with fork twice during cooking. Add butter or margarine and spices; stir until butter is melted.
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