Apple Orange Cranberry Sauce

Elevate your holiday spread with this vibrant Apple Orange Cranberry Sauce, a refreshing twist on the classic cranberry side dish. Bursting with tart cranberries, crisp diced apple, and a bright citrus punch from fresh orange juice and zest, this sauce delivers an irresistible medley of flavors. Warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg add cozy depth, while a splash of vanilla lends a subtle sweetness. Optional chopped pecans or walnuts create delightful texture and crunch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this homemade cranberry sauce is the perfect companion to your Thanksgiving turkey or Christmas ham, and it doubles as a delectable topping for desserts like cheesecake or yogurt. Whether chilled or at room temperature, this dish is as versatile as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 ounces Fresh cranberries
• 1 large Apple (peeled, cored, and diced)
• 0.5 cups Orange juice
• 1 teaspoon Orange zest
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups Water
• 1 Cinnamon stick
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.25 cups Optional: chopped pecans or walnuts

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the cranberries under cold water and discard any bruised or damaged berries.

Step 2

Peel, core, and dice the apple into small pieces (about 1/2-inch cubes) and set aside.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, combine the orange juice, water, and granulated sugar. Stir to dissolve the sugar.

Step 4

Add the cranberries, diced apple, orange zest, cinnamon stick, and ground nutmeg to the saucepan.

Step 5

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries begin to pop and the sauce thickens (about 10-15 minutes).

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 8

For added crunch and texture, stir in the optional chopped pecans or walnuts.

Step 9

Allow the sauce to cool to room temperature before transferring it to a serving dish or an airtight container. It will thicken further as it cools.

Step 10

Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish for holiday meals, or as a topping for desserts like cheesecake or yogurt.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1014.5 grams (1014.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1128

Total Fat 21.60g	28%
Saturated Fat 1.90g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 14mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 245.40g	89%
Dietary Fiber 23.20g	83%
Total Sugars 200.30g
Protein 6.20g	12%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 111mg	9%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 902mg	19%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 16.2%

Protein: 2.1%

Carbs: 81.7%