Pistachio Free 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 that makes a holiday table feel complete. Pure maple syrup brings a gentle, rounded sweetness, while a splash of apple cider vinegar keeps everything lively and balanced. A whisper of Ceylon cinnamon adds warmth without overwhelming the fruit, and the whole pot comes together on the stovetop with almost no fuss. Store-bought cranberry sauce often hides surprising additives, but every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify at a glance. As the cranberries burst and the apple softens, the sauce thickens naturally into something that mounds beautifully on a spoon — no thickeners or fillers needed. It's equally good spooned warm over a holiday roast or chilled alongside leftovers the next day, and it keeps well in the fridge for easy make-ahead prep.
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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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