Maple Apple Cranberries

I introduce to you a quick holiday side that is based on a well-loved family recipe by my Grandma Kennedy. It is a delicious combination of tangy, bright cranberries mellowed with sweet apples. The original contained honey which is not vegan and a cup and a half of white sugar! As my taste and knowledge has changed, I adjust recipes to make them more healthful but keep them tasty. For this one, I substituted pure maple syrup for white sugar and honey.

Maple Apple Cranberries

Peel, core, and cut your apples in eighths. Place in a heavy pot with the cranberries and water.

Heat to a simmer. The apples will soften and cranberries will begin to pop.

Next, add maple syrup, salt, and cinnamon sticks. Now it will begin to really smell like the holidays. Notice the beautiful color as the cranberries cook down.

This cranberry sauce can be made ahead, and is actually better when it sits overnight in the fridge.

Maple Apple Cranberries

Grandma Kennedy

A beloved recipe passed down to me through my family from my Grandma Kennedy. A balance of tangy and sweet with a hint of maple and cinnamon. A cranberry sauce you will enjoy with all of your holiday feasts.

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Total Time 35 mins

Course Holiday

Servings 8 -10

Ingredients

  

• 6 Apples peeled, cored, and cut into eighths, my favorite is Fuji
• 1 lb. cranberries fresh
• 1 1/2 C. Water
• 3/4-1 C. Maple syrup
• 1/4 t. Salt
• 2 Cinnamon sticks

Instructions

 

• Place apples, cranberries, and water in a pot. Heat to a simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add maple syrup, salt, and cinnamon sticks. Continue to simmer for 20 minutes.
• The cranberries will begin to pop and apples will soften. You can help this along as you stir a few times.
• Let cool and refrigerate overnight

If you have any left consider yourself lucky. It makes a festive topping for oatmeal, pancakes, and waffles.

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