Apple Cider Cranberry Sauce – Allrecipes (Video)

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A wonderful combination of cranberries, apple and just a hint of orange make this cranberry sauce delightful! This recipe comes from Jay Lynne Stuart on Allrecipes, and it’s our family’s favorite!

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups apple cider
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 4 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
  • 12 whole cloves
  • Cheesecloth
  • 2 ½ cups fresh cranberries

Instructions

Zest orange, reserving one tablespoon for this recipe, freeze the rest for another use. 

Place cinnamon sticks and cloves in a small square of cheesecloth, tying to close. 

Combine apple cider, sugar and zest in a medium saucepan; add in cinnamon sticks and cloves contained in cheesecloth.  Stir, and bring to a boil.  Turn heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes to let flavors meld.

Add cranberries, and bring to a boil.  Cook until cranberries begin to pop, about 5-10 minutes.  Turn heat to low, and cook an additional 5 minutes.  Remove cheesecloth and discard.  Pour into serving dish and cool and thicken.

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Apple Cider Cranberry Sauce (Video)

A wonderful combination of cranberries, apple and just a hint of orange make this cranberry sauce delightful! 
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Side Dish, Thanksgiving
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 111 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups Apple Cider
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 4 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tbsp fresh orange zest
  • 12 whole cloves
  • cheesecloth
  • 3 cups fresh cranberries 12-ounces

Instructions
 

  • Zest orange, reserving one tablespoon for this recipe, freeze the rest for another use. 
  • Place cinnamon sticks and cloves in a small square of cheesecloth, tying to close. 
  • Combine apple cider, sugar and zest in a medium saucepan; add in cinnamon sticks and cloves contained in cheesecloth.  Stir, and bring to a boil.  Turn heat to low, and simmer for10 minutes to let flavors meld.
  • Add cranberries, and bring to a boil.  Cook until cranberries begin to pop, about 5-10 minutes.  Turn heat to low, and cook an additional 5 minutes. Remove cheesecloth and discard. Pour into serving dish and cool and thicken.

Notes

You can use frozen cranberries instead.
This recipe freezes beautifully!  Store in a freezer-safe container up to 3 months, and defrost overnight in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 111kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gTrans Fat: 0.001gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 103mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 28IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.4mg

Nutritional Information Disclaimer:

The provided nutritional information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation. It is offered as a courtesy and may not reflect exact values due to variations in ingredients, cooking methods, and other factors. We recommend consulting with a qualified healthcare professional or nutritionist for precise dietary information.

Keyword cranberry sauce, side dish, Thanksgiving
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