This bright pink applesauce is simple enough for a weeknight supper and festive enough for special occasions. It’s a favorite with my family and friends and looks fabulous at a Christmas dinner! You can substitute Splenda® for the sugar.
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 pounds apples – peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 3 tablespoons water
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
Steps
- Stir apples, cranberries, sugar, water, cinnamon, and salt together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook until apples and cranberries are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Stir lemon juice into cranberry mixture.
- Mash cranberry mixture with a wooden spoon or fork to make a chunky sauce.
