cranberry apples
Rarely do I not have this made and in my refrigerator. When a craving for "something sweet" raises its ugly head this recipe is a good fix. It is a great side for any type of breakfast and is absolutely delicious with pork or chicken. Serve it hot or cold--either way it is wonderful. As a note, since my original post of the recipe, I began using fresh cranberries vs canned whole berry cranberries. To cut calories, I only use 1/2 cup sugar vs 1 cup sugar. I cook the apples (as stated above) in a separate pan then combine everything into one bowl.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
These cranberry apples are a semi-homemade recipe for the holidays that can be made the day before. With just a handful of ingredients, it's a wonderfully spiced apple and cranberry relish that can be served alongside turkey or ham. Inexpensive to make, it will impress dinner guests with its fresh flavor and rustic appearance.
Ingredients
- 4 - 5 medium apples, different varieties provide the best flavor
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon or to taste
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 can whole berry cranberry sauce (14 oz)
How To Make cranberry apples
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Step 1Wash the apples. Remove the cores and stems. Halve them. -
Step 2Chop the apples (do not remove the skin) into large chunks; approximately 1/2" to 3/4" in size.
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Step 3Place apples, cinnamon, and water in a medium-sized saucepan. Cook on medium-low heat for approximately 20 minutes or until fork tender. Do NOT put a lid on the pan as it will make the apples mushy.
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Step 4Remove apples from heat. Gently stir in cranberry sauce.
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Step 5Apples can be served immediately while hot or chilled and served up to two weeks later. The dish can be reheated as desired.
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