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cranberry apple sauce

Cranberry Apple Sauce

A classic Thanksgiving side with a twist.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Equipment

  • Crockpot or other slow cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups cranberries
  • 4 medium apples peeled and diced
  • ⅔ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • 1 tbsp orange zest

Instructions
 

  • Peel and core the apples, and dice them into chunks the same size as the cranberries. Place them in the crock pot.
  • Add the remaining ingredients to the crockpot, mix well, and set it on low for 6 hours.
  • When the cooking is finished, take a fork and stir the mixture. Smash any cranberries that still appear whole.
  • Let cool on the counter 20-30 minutes and then in the fridge 1-2 hours before serving.
Keyword cranberry sauce, healthy holiday, thanksgiving recipes, thanksgiving sides