Gut Friendly Cranberry Apple Sauce
Tart cranberries and sweet diced apple come together in a sauce that's bright, jammy, and deeply satisfying — the kind of thing you'll want to spoon over everything from roasted meats to a bowl of oatmeal. What makes this recipe particularly gentle on digestion is the short, clean ingredient list: no refined sugar, no artificial preservatives, and no mystery additives that can sneak into store-bought versions. Pure maple syrup brings natural sweetness, while a splash of apple cider vinegar adds a subtle tang that also supports a balanced gut environment. Ceylon cinnamon — the milder, less harsh variety — rounds out the flavor without the intensity that some people find irritating. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan as the cranberries burst and the apple softens into a thick, glossy sauce that's as beautiful as it is nourishing. It thickens further as it cools, so you can make it ahead and have it ready whenever you need it.
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8 servings
- 12 oz fresh cranberries, rinsed and picked over
- 1 medium apple (such as honeycrisp or fuji), peeled, cored, and diced into ½-inch pieces
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp fine salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the cranberries, diced apple, maple syrup, water, apple cider vinegar, Ceylon cinnamon, and salt in a medium saucepan. Stir to combine and set over medium heat.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries begin to burst and the liquid starts to foam, about 5 minutes.
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