Update your Cranberry Sauce with apples for a simple and sweet twist on the classic Thanksgiving side.Tasty without getting too crazy! In my family, Thanksgiving is all about traditions.The turkey goes in the oven, not in a barrel for deep-frying.

We do not add gorgonzola, pears, and walnuts to our stuffing.Our potatoes are mashed, not roasted.And our dinner rolls are the ones Grandma used to make.

So when it comes to cranberry sauce, there isn’t a whole lot of wiggle room.It must still look and mostly taste like cranberry sauce.But I can get away with adding apples! Apples add an element of surprise without upsetting anyone, and apples mixed with cranberries somehow makes a lot of sense.

Table of ContentsRecipe ingredientsIngredient notesStep-by-step instructionsRecipe tips and variationsCranberry Sauce with Apples RecipeRecipe ingredients Ingredient notes Cranberries: Fresh cranberries freeze really well, so stock up when you see them.If your cranberries are already frozen, no need to thaw.Just cook them straight from the freezer and add 2 minutes to the simmering time.Apples: I like tart Granny Smith apples because they hold their shape in the sauce.Step-by-step instructions In a medium saucepan, add sugar, water, cinnamon, and salt.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and stir occasionally until sugar is dissolved.Stir in cranberries and apples.Simmer until slightly thickened and the berries begin to pop, about 10 minutes.Remove from heat a

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