Apple Cider Cranberry Sauce (Video)
A wonderful combination of cranberries, apple and just a hint of orange make this cranberry sauce delightful!
Equipment
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
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
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