Indulge in a culinary delight with stir-fried apples and cranberries, a harmonious blend of sweet, tart, and tangy flavors. This versatile dish can be enjoyed as a delectable side, a refreshing snack, or even a delightful dessert. The combination of crisp apples, juicy cranberries, and aromatic spices creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover three irresistible variations of this culinary gem: a classic stir-fry with a touch of cinnamon, a delightful ginger-infused version, and a unique maple syrup-glazed rendition. Embark on a culinary journey with this exceptional dish, perfect for any occasion.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH APPLES
Update your Homemade Cranberry Sauce with apples for a simple and sweet twist on the classic Thanksgiving side. Tasty without getting too crazy!
Provided by Meggan Hill
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, bring sugar, water, cinnamon, and salt. to boil. Stir occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
- Stir in cranberries and apples. Simmer until slightly thickened and the berries begin to pop, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature or chill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 75 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 28 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CRANBERRY APPLE SAUTE
My husband came up with this recipe by adding cranberries to fried green apples. We thought the colors were perfect for the holidays, and the flavor went well with our Christmas ham.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Cook over medium heat for 15-17 minutes or until the apples are tender and the sauce is slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts :
COUNTRY STYLE FRIED APPLES AND CRANBERRIES
A yummy Southern recipe with the added zip of fresh frozen cranberries. Crazy delicious and a side dish your guests and family will love.
Provided by Pam List
Categories Side Dish
Time 18m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Stir in sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg
- Add apple slices and stir.
- Add frozen cranberries.
- Cook until apples are tender, 5 to 8 minutes. The cranberries will start to pop.
- Give it a little taste to see if you want to add the salt. I feel that salt brings out the flavors of the contrasting fruits!
- Serve as a side dish with any meat but especially chicken, fish, and pork.
SOUTHERN FRIED APPLES
I have a very basic recipe to add some sweetness to breakfast or any meal. Serve garnished with additional cinnamon if desired.
Provided by lscrisp
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; stir sugar and cinnamon into the hot butter. Add apples and cook until apples begin to break down, 5 to 8 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.4 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 165.2 mg, Sugar 39.3 g
STIR FRIED APPLES & CRANBERRIES
I am soooo having a blast with making up new recipes. I just made an awesome one this afternoon. I used Arrowroot in this. You can find it in the natural section most likely and it works like cornstarch as a thickener but healthier for you than cornstarch. I am going to try making a pie with this mixture and give it a pecan pie shell with crushed pecans that have been browned in butter and cinnamon. I think it will come out nice.
Provided by RawwGurl
Categories Dessert
Time 16m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- I took one med. size green apple, peeled and cored it. Then I chopped it into even pieces about 1/3 of an inch thick. You don't want them too thick or they won't cook nicely.
- Then rinse frozen cranberries in warm water, this thaws them a little. Place apples and cranberries in a big bowl. Set aside.
- In a small bowl or dish mix cinnamon, nutmeg, arrowroot powder, and Stevia. Add mixture to apples and cranberries and toss to coat well. Scrape the bottom of the bowl as you mix; the arrowroot may cause the mix to stick to the bottom of the bowl.
- In a non-stick skillet melt the butter over medium heat. Add apple/cranberry mixture to the pan. Gently stirring frequently. Cook over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium low or low and cover.
- Cook additional 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender. Don't over cook and don't cook too hot or your cranberries will be really mushy (they should be soft with skins broken).
- Serve warm or chilled. You can serve as is or with sweet coconut cream and or crushed pecans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.2, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 83.6, Carbohydrate 16.3, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 9.2, Protein 0.5
REDUCED-SUGAR CRANBERRY APPLE STREUSEL PIE
Granny Smith apples mingle with tart cranberries in this reduced-sugar apple pie topped with a spiced oat streusel that tastes like winter is coming.
Provided by In The Raw
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips In The Raw® Sweeteners
Time 3h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, stevia, and salt. Add butter and rub into flour with your fingers until all pieces are flattened and broken up into pieces ranging from pea-sized to nickel-sized. Add ice water gradually, stirring frequently, until mixture is moistened enough to hold together when pressed in your hand; it should not be sticky or crumbly and dry.
- Transfer dough to a countertop, knead briefly just to bring it together, then flatten into a disk and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 2 days.
- On a lightly floured countertop, roll out dough into a 12-inch round. Transfer to a 9-inch pie dish, pressing it gently into bottom of dish. Trim all but a 1-inch overhang of dough, then fold overhang back underneath itself so a thick rim of dough rests on the rim of the pie dish.
- Crimp the crust rim by pressing on one side with your thumb and on the other side with your thumb and index finger. Refrigerate crust while you prepare filling and streusel.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, toss together apples, cranberries, sugar, stevia, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Scrape mixture into crust and return to refrigerator.
- In a medium bowl, stir to combine 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour, oats, sugar, stevia, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Rub in butter until completely incorporated and mixture is crumbly.
- Sprinkle streusel over pie. Place pie dish on a large baking sheet and brush crust rim with beaten egg. Bake until browned and bubbling, about 1 hour.
- Let pie cool completely at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.3 calories, Carbohydrate 59.8 g, Cholesterol 80.5 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 178.8 mg, Sugar 25.9 g
CRAN-APPLE SAUERKRAUT
Linda Riederer of Hamburg, New York shares this change-of-pace autumn side dish. "It's delicious with pork, and the cranberries add a lovely dash of color," she notes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, saute the sauerkraut and onion in oil for 3-4 minutes or until sauerkraut is lightly browned. Stir in the apple, cranberries and 2 tablespoons broth. Cover and cook over low heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Stir in the remaining broth; cover and cook 3-4 minutes longer or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 866mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CRANBERRY STUFFED APPLES
Cinnamon, nutmeg and walnuts add a homey autumn flavor to these stuffed apples, but the slow cooker does most of the work for me. -Graciela Sandvigen, Rochester, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 4h10m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Core apples, leaving bottoms intact. Peel top third of each apple; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the cranberries, brown sugar, walnuts, cinnamon and nutmeg; spoon into apples. , Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until apples are tender. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 6mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose firm, crisp apples that will hold their shape when cooked. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn are all good choices.
- If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries. Just thaw them before using.
- To make the stir-fry sauce, you can use maple syrup, honey, or brown sugar. You can also add a bit of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.
- Be careful not to overcook the apples and cranberries. They should be tender but still have a bit of a bite to them.
- Serve the stir-fried apples and cranberries immediately, while they are still warm.
Conclusion:
Stir-fried apples and cranberries is a quick and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a healthy and delicious way to enjoy these two fruits. The stir-fry sauce is sweet and tangy, and it complements the apples and cranberries perfectly. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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