Best 9 Cinnamon Cran Applesauce Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our exquisite Cinnamon Cran-Applesauce, an extraordinary culinary creation that elevates the humble applesauce to a gourmet masterpiece. This delectable dish tantalizes the taste buds with a captivating blend of sweet, tangy, and aromatic notes, making it a perfect accompaniment to a wide range of dishes. The addition of cranberries and cinnamon adds a festive touch, transforming this classic recipe into a seasonal delight. Whether you're looking for a delightful condiment for your holiday feast or a cozy treat to warm you up on a chilly day, our Cinnamon Cran-Applesauce is sure to impress. Explore the diverse collection of recipes within this article, ranging from the traditional stovetop method to the convenience of a slow cooker or the simplicity of a microwave. With options to suit every kitchen and skill level, you'll find the perfect recipe to craft this exceptional applesauce.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE CINNAMON APPLESAUCE



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Golden delicious apples are transformed in just 45 minutes into sweet and cinnamony homemade applesauce. Serve it chilled on its own or as a warm side dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Condiment

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

7 Golden Delicious apples, peeled, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup water
3 slices lemon peel (cut with a vegetable peeler or paring knife)
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inch)

Steps:

  • In 6-quart stockpot or Dutch oven, place all ingredients. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; cook uncovered 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender.
  • Remove from heat; discard lemon peel and cinnamon sticks. Let apple mixture cool slightly, about 10 minutes; puree in a food processor, blender, or mash with a potato masher. Serve warm or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH APPLES



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Fall flavors! Traditional cranberry sauce with the addition of Granny Smith apples. The pectin in the apples helps the sauce to set and brings another layer of flavor to a classic recipe. Make it several days in advance to relieve some of the holiday stress.

Provided by Baking Nana

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Cranberry Sauce Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
2 large Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored, and diced
1 cup water
1 cup white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Place cranberries, apples, water, sugar, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until cranberries pop and apples are soft, about 20 minutes.
  • Let cool completely before refrigerating.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 1.8 mg, Sugar 25.7 g

SPICY APPLESAUCE



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We have an apple-picking party every year. It's a bushel of fun, and I always look forward to cooking a batch of this easy applesauce seasoned with cinnamon, cloves and allspice. -Marian Platt, Sequim, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 pounds tart apples (about 16 medium), peeled and sliced
1 cup apple juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine all ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 25-35 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; mash apples to desired consistency. Serve warm or cold. Freeze option: Freeze cooled applesauce in freezer containers. To use, thaw in refrigerator overnight. Serve cold or heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRANBERRY APPLESAUCE



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Fresh cranberries bring a pleasing tartness and beautiful ruby color to basic applesauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 45m

Yield Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 pounds apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices (try a combination of Gala, Golden Delicious, and McIntosh)
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine apples, cranberries, cinnamon stick, sugar, and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender, 30 to 35 minutes. (If sauce begins to stick to the bottom of the pan, add 2 to 4 tablespoons more water.)
  • Remove from heat; discard cinnamon stick. Stir in lemon juice.

EASY CRANBERRY APPLESAUCE



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This bright pink applesauce is simple enough for a weeknight supper and festive enough for special occasions. It's a favorite with my family and friends and looks fabulous at a Christmas dinner! You can substitute Splenda® for the sugar.

Provided by Annette Zipple Walen

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Cranberry Sauce Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds apples - peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 cup fresh cranberries
¼ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons water
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch salt
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Stir apples, cranberries, sugar, water, cinnamon, and salt together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook until apples and cranberries are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Stir lemon juice into cranberry mixture.
  • Mash cranberry mixture with a wooden spoon or fork to make a chunky sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 2.1 mg, Sugar 24.7 g

CINNAMON-MAPLE APPLESAUCE



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Applesauce isn't just for babies. Sure, this very basic version is perfect for tender palates, but it also works as the base for many a sweet treat. In the fall you might try swapping in 1 1/2 pounds of pears for half of the apples and a bit of caramel in place of the maple. (Omit the maple syrup if serving with savory foods.) In the summer, swap out some of the apples for red plums for a tangy and a beautifully pink variation that's lovely served over vanilla ice cream. Add a bit of grated ginger and a few plump medjool dates to make a sophisticated purée that would be nice with some whipped cream or even a pork chop. Make extra, as it doubles easily and freezes well, too.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     sauces and gravies

Time 35m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 pounds apples, peeled, cored, and chopped into 2-inch chunks, both tart and sweet varieties like Granny Smith, Gala and Pink Lady
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons maple syrup, plus more as needed
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of kosher salt (about 1/8 teaspoon)

Steps:

  • In a large heavy-bottomed pot, combine apples, lemon juice, 1/2 cup water, maple syrup and cinnamon, cover, and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the apples have softened, around 15 minutes. Remove lid and cook for another 5 minutes, until any excess liquid cooks off.
  • For a chunky sauce, use a potato masher to carefully mash the apples. For a smooth sauce, transfer the mixture to a food processor and pulse to your desired consistency. If you like a thinner sauce, add up to 1/2 cup of water.
  • Taste and add a bit more maple syrup as necessary. (It will depend on the combination of apples.) Stir in a pinch of kosher salt.

CRANBERRY APPLESAUCE



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Instead of the usual jellied cranberry sauce, I serve this refreshing alternative. It's not too sweet and not too sour...plus it's a snap to make.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
5 medium Golden Delicious apples (about 2-1/2 pounds), peeled and chopped
1-1/4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir water and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Add apples; cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Add cranberries; cover and cook until apples are tender and berries pop, about 15 minutes. , Mash until sauce reaches desired consistency. Stir in zest, ginger and cinnamon. Cook, uncovered, 5 minutes longer. Serve warm or refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CRANBERRY APPLESAUCE



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Categories     Sauce     Fruit Juice     Food Processor     Side     Quick & Easy     Cranberry     Apple     Fall     Cinnamon     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 apples (about 2 pounds), peeled, cored, and chopped
1 cup fresh cranberries, picked over
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup apple juice or water
a 3-inch cinnamon stick
a 3-inch strip of lemon zest removed with a vegetable peeler
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan cook the apples, the cranberries, the sugar, the apple juice or water, the cinnamon stick, and the zest over moderate heat, stirring, for 15 minutes, or until the apples are very soft. Discard the cinnamon stick and the zest, force the apple mixture through the medium disk of a food mill into a bowl, and stir in the butter. Serve the applesauce warm or chilled. The applesauce keeps, covered and chilled, for 1 week.

CINNAMON APPLESAUCE



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A snack doesn't need to be heavy to be satisfying. This nonfat, high-fiber applesauce, made in the microwave, fits the bill. If you prefer a sweeter applesauce, choose red apples, such as Fuji or Gala, instead of adding more sugar.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 pounds Macintosh apples (about 6), quartered and cored
Juice of 1 lemon, (about 2 tablespoons)
1 (4-inch) cinnamon stick, broken in half
Pinch of salt
1 to 2 tablespoons light-brown sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine apples, lemon juice, cinnamon, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples have cooked down into a sauce, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Using a fork, remove pieces of apple peel from sauce, and discard. Use immediately, or store, refrigerated, in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 g, Fiber 1 g

Tips:

  • For a smoother applesauce, peel and core the apples before cooking.
  • If you prefer a chunkier applesauce, leave the peels on and cut the apples into larger pieces.
  • Use a variety of apples for a more complex flavor. Some good choices include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady.
  • Add a little bit of sugar or honey to taste, if desired.
  • Serve applesauce warm or cold, as a side dish, dessert, or snack.

Conclusion:

Cinnamon-cranberry applesauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It's a great way to use up leftover apples and cranberries, and it's also a healthy and affordable snack or side dish. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a delicious and satisfying applesauce that the whole family will love.

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