Easy Cranberry Applesauce

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.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 119 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Stir lemon juice into cranberry mixture.

Step 3

Mash cranberry mixture with a wooden spoon or fork to make a chunky sauce.