Description
A homemade cranberry sauce featuring diced Granny Smith apples and warm cinnamon. This condiment balances tart berries with a chunky texture and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries, rinsed
- 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and finely diced
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Instructions
- Combine water, sugar, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
- Add the fresh cranberries to the saucepan and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-8 minutes until the berries begin to pop.
- Stir in the diced apples and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes until the apples are translucent and tender.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the orange zest.
- Transfer the sauce to a container and cool to room temperature before refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American