Oats Free Cranberry Apple Sauce
Tart cranberries and sweet diced apple come together in a glossy, jewel-toned sauce that tastes far more complex than its short ingredient list suggests. A splash of apple cider vinegar brightens everything up, while pure maple syrup adds a gentle, rounded sweetness that plays beautifully against the cranberries' natural bite. Ground Ceylon cinnamon — milder and more floral than the cassia variety — ties the whole pot together with a warmth that feels festive without being heavy. The whole thing simmers down into a thick, spoonable sauce that mounds on the spoon just the way it should. Every single ingredient here is naturally grain-free, so there's no need to scan labels for hidden fillers or thickeners that can sneak into store-bought versions. It's equally at home alongside a holiday roast, dolloped onto a cheese board, or stirred into yogurt the next morning. Simple, vibrant, and completely made from scratch — this is the kind of sauce that earns a permanent spot in your rotation.
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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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