Author Notes
This cranberry-apple sauce serves as a Thanksgiving side dish, sandwich spread or compote. A chopped apple lends body and a bit of crunch. Maple syrup and apple cider adds sweetness and eases the tartness of the cranberries. Cinnamon and vanilla offer a warm, mellow undertone. A pinch of orange zest brightens and balances the dish. And a dash of cayenne pepper adds subtle, barely perceptible heat. —mariaraynal
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Ingredients
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1 tablespoon
butter
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1
honeycrisp apple, finely chopped
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1 teaspoon
ground cinnamon
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12 ounces
fresh cranberries, rinsed and picked over
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1 cup
real maple syrup
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1 cup
apple cider
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1 1/2 teaspoons
pure vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon
orange zest
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pinch cayenne pepper
Directions
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Place medium heavy saucepan over medium flame. Melt butter, added chopped apple and cinnamon.
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Cook, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes. Add cranberries, maple syrup and apple cider.
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Turn up heat to medium high and cook for 15-20 minutes, until berries burst. Add vanilla, orange zest and cayenne, stir. Place in a pretty bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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