
Applesauce is the most recent of these cases. I only thought to make it because I was making latkes, and was curious if a homemade version would be any better than store-bought, which is the only way I'd ever tried it. Turns out it is. Much, much better.
The cranberries added a key pop of color and tartness, and served with the best latkes ever, this was one of my favorite things I've made recently. Also, this one rates extremely high on the easiness scale, and it's an ideal side dish since it simmers away on the stove while you're prepping something more labor-intensive.
Cranberry Applesauce
Adapted from Gourmet Magazine
Printable Recipe
4 pounds Golden Delicious apples (about 8), peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups fresh or thawed frozen cranberries (6 ounces)
1/2 cup sugar
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
1/2 cup water
Cook apples, cranberries, sugar, cinnamon stick, and water in a large heavy saucepan, covered, over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until fruit is very tender and broken down into a sauce, about 45 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick. Cool to room temperature or chill before serving.
5 comments:
Mmmm...this sounds great! I bought a ton of cranberries on sale the other day, and I've been trying to figure out what to do with them. Now I know where some of them are going!
It is amazing to me how many foods I thought I didn't like, only to discover when I made them myself that they were actually pretty good! I love homemade applesauce, but I've never made it with cranberries. Can't wait to try it--as soon as S lets me up off the couch to do some cooking. :)
yum! i have a bunch of cranberries in my freezer and i've been looking for recipes!! thanks for the great idea
I might have to do this Amy! Applesauce has never been a fave, but homemade makes everything better ;D.
I love homemade applesauce. Never thought to add cranberries though. Very seasonal :)
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