Best 9 Mulled Cranberry Apple Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Mulled Cranberry Apple Sauce, a culinary masterpiece that elevates the classic apple sauce to a whole new level. This tantalizing sauce is a delightful blend of sweet, tart, and aromatic flavors, featuring juicy cranberries, crisp apples, and a medley of warm spices. Experience the perfect balance of flavors as the cranberries lend a vibrant tartness, while the apples provide a crisp sweetness. Infused with the enchanting aromas of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, this sauce is a true feast for the senses. Whether you're looking for a festive addition to your holiday table or a comforting treat to warm you up on a chilly day, our Mulled Cranberry Apple Sauce is sure to impress. From a traditional stovetop method to a hassle-free slow cooker variation, we've got you covered with two easy-to-follow recipes. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the magic of this extraordinary sauce!

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MULLED CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 small cinnamon stick
1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
3 wide strips orange zest (removed with a vegetable peeler), plus thin strips for topping
3 cloves
1 pound cranberries (fresh or frozen)
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup dry red wine
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Wrap the cinnamon stick, peppercorns, orange zest and cloves in a small piece of cheesecloth and tie closed with kitchen twine to make a bundle.
  • Combine the cranberries, sugar, 1 1/2 cups water, the wine and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan; add the cheesecloth bundle and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the berries burst and the sauce thickens, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  • Transfer the cranberry sauce to a bowl and refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight; discard the cheesecloth bundle. Garnish with thin strips of orange zest.

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

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

MULLED CRANBERRY & APPLE SAUCE



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Make this spiced cranberry sauce up to four days ahead for a stress-free Christmas. It's delicious spooned over turkey or ham

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Condiment

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

200ml red wine
1 cinnamon stick
½ orange , rind peeled, then juiced
5 cloves
1 tsp ground ginger
2 star anise
1 small cooking apple , peeled, cored and cut into 1cm pieces
200g fresh or frozen cranberries
150g light brown soft sugar

Steps:

  • Bring the wine to a gentle simmer with the cinnamon, orange juice and rind, cloves, ginger and star anise. Once steaming, remove from the heat and leave to infuse for 30 mins.
  • Strain the wine into another pan, discarding the aromatics, and add the apple, cranberries and sugar. Bring to a simmer. Bubble for 10-15 mins until the berries start to burst, and the apple is soft. The sauce will thicken as it cools - you can add a splash more orange juice or water to loosen, if you like. Make ahead and freeze, or keep in the fridge for up to four days. Bring to room temperature to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Carbohydrate 20 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 20 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 0.3 grams protein, Sodium 0.02 milligram of sodium

MULLED CRAN-APPLE JUICE



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"Here's a beverage that's a fun change from regular hot cider," writes Carol Mead of Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 13 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 whole cloves
12 whole allspice
2-1/2 quarts water
1 can (12 ounces) frozen apple juice concentrate
1 can (11-1/2 ounces) frozen cranberry juice concentrate
1/2 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Place cloves and allspice on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag. Place the remaining ingredients in a large saucepan; add spice bag. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Discard spice bag.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 11mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

MULLED CRANBERRY COCKTAIL



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This cocktail can be served as a dessert, or you can drink it instead of tea on a freezing winter afternoon.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Yield Makes 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 quart cranberry juice
1 cinnamon stick
2 whole cloves
1/2 cup cranberries
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the juice, cinnamon stick, and cloves and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, ground cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons of water and heat over medium-low heat, gently stirring, until the cranberries pop and are well coated with the sugar mixture.
  • When cool enough to handle, thread 3 to 4 berries each on 4 decorative toothpicks or skewers. Pour the mulled cranberry juice into 4 mugs and garnish with the cranberry swizzle.

MULLED CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Original recipe from 1999 Bon Appetit..this is a break away from the stuff in the can. I always double this so I have extra through the year. Also makes a great tart or cheesecake topping...sweet or savory. I've used it to cover goat cheese and gorgonzola tart bites.

Provided by greysangel

Categories     Berries

Time 20m

Yield 2 1/2 cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) bag cranberries
1 1/2 cups fruity red wine (such as Merlot)
1 1/4 cups packed golden brown sugar
1/3 cup minced crystallized ginger
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  • Reduce heat to medium and cook until liquid is medium-thick syrup and sauce is reduced to 2 2/3 cups, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes.
  • Transfer sauce to bowl; refrigerate until cold, about 3 hours. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Cover. Keep chilled.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.2, Fat 0.1, Sodium 6.2, Carbohydrate 19.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 16.1, Protein 0.2

MULLED CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Provided by Rick Rodgers

Categories     Sauce     Side     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Cranberry     Fall     Vegan     Bon Appétit     Fat Free     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 2 2/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 12-ounce bag cranberries
1 1/2 cups fruity red wine (such as Merlot)
1 1/4 cups (packed) golden brown sugar
1/3 cup minced crystallized ginger
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in large saucepan. Bring to boil over high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium and cook until liquid is medium-thick syrup and sauce is reduced to 2 2/3 cups, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Transfer sauce to a bowl. Refrigerate until cold, about 3 hours. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. cover; keep chilled.)

MULLED CRANBERRY APPLE CIDER



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Make and share this Mulled Cranberry Apple Cider recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Beverages

Time 35m

Yield 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups cranberry juice cocktail
4 cups apple cider or 4 cups apple juice
3 tablespoons brown sugar
5 slices orange rind (3 x 1-inch)
8 whole cloves
4 whole allspice
2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks, halved
1 whole nutmeg

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Strain the mixture through a fine sieve, and discard solids. Serve cider warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.5, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 6, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 1, Sugar 11.5, Protein 0.3

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, ripe cranberries: Look for deep red cranberries that are plump and firm. Avoid any cranberries that are bruised or have soft spots.
  • Use a variety of apples: This will give your sauce a more complex flavor. Some good options include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady apples.
  • Add some spices: Mulling spices are a traditional addition to cranberry apple sauce. Common spices include cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice.
  • Sweeten to taste: The amount of sugar you add will depend on your personal preference. You can also use honey or maple syrup instead of sugar.
  • Cook slowly: This will help the flavors to meld and develop. Simmer the sauce over low heat for at least 30 minutes, or until the cranberries have burst and the apples are soft.
  • Serve warm or cold: Cranberry apple sauce is delicious served either warm or cold. It can be served as a side dish with roasted turkey or chicken, or it can be enjoyed on its own as a snack or dessert.

Conclusion:

Mulled cranberry apple sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is a great way to use up fresh cranberries and apples, and it is a perfect addition to your holiday table. With its sweet and tart flavor, this sauce is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a festive and flavorful side dish, give mulled cranberry apple sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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