Tangy Cranberry-Apple Sauce Delight
This vibrant Tangy Cranberry-Apple Sauce Delight is a delightful blend of tart cranberries and sweet apples, resulting in a strikingly vivid pink sauce. Its unique flavor profile makes it an excellent accompaniment to savory dishes like roasted meats and hearty potato pancakes, but it's equally enjoyable on its own. With no sugar added, this sauce is unapologetically tart, perfect for those who appreciate a bold flavor. For a sweeter alternative, feel free to adjust with a bit of sugar. The combination of sweet varieties such as Braeburn apples and tart varieties like Granny Smith creates a complex taste experience that brightens any meal.
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Servings
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Calories
7
Ingredients
Ingredients
apples
3 lbs (peeled and cored, cut into 1-inch cubes)
ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon
fresh cranberries
1 cup
water
1 1/2 cups
lemon
2 thin slices
orange
1/2 (juiced)
salt
1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tangy Cranberry-Apple Sauce Delight?
It is a vibrant, pink sauce made from a blend of tart cranberries and sweet apples, suitable as a condiment for savory dishes or enjoyed on its own.
What color is this cranberry-apple sauce?
The sauce is a strikingly vivid pink color due to the combination of cranberries and apples.
Does this recipe contain added sugar?
No, this specific version is a 'no sugar added' recipe, making it unapologetically tart.
Can I make the sauce sweeter?
Yes, for a sweeter alternative, you can feel free to adjust the flavor with a bit of sugar.
What kind of apples are recommended for this recipe?
A combination of sweet varieties like Braeburn and tart varieties like Granny Smith is recommended for a complex taste experience.
What savory dishes pair well with this sauce?
This sauce is an excellent accompaniment to roasted meats and hearty potato pancakes.
Is this recipe suitable for vegans?
Yes, the recipe is tagged as vegan and contains only plant-based ingredients.
Is this recipe vegetarian?
Yes, this is a vegetarian-friendly fruit sauce.
How many ingredients are required?
There are a total of 7 ingredients in this recipe.
How many pounds of apples do I need?
The recipe calls for 3 lbs of apples.
How should the apples be prepared?
The apples should be peeled and cored, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
What kind of cranberries should be used?
The recipe specifies using 1 cup of fresh cranberries.
How much water is added to the mixture?
You will need 1 1/2 cups of water.
What spices are used in the sauce?
The recipe uses 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
How much lemon is needed?
The recipe requires 2 thin slices of lemon.
How is the orange prepared for this recipe?
You should use the juice from 1/2 of an orange.
Is there salt in this sauce?
Yes, 1/4 teaspoon of salt is included to balance the flavors.
What is the flavor profile of this sauce?
The flavor is a complex blend of tart and sweet, brightening any meal with its bold profile.
Is this sauce considered a condiment?
Yes, it is tagged as both a condiment and a fruit sauce.
Can I eat this sauce by itself?
Yes, while it is a great accompaniment, it is equally enjoyable on its own.
What is the recipe ID for this dish?
The recipe ID is tangy-cranberry-apple-sauce-delight.
Is this a homemade recipe?
Yes, it is tagged as a homemade sauce.
Why use two different types of apples?
Using both sweet and tart apple varieties creates a more complex and balanced taste experience.
How large should the apple pieces be?
The apples should be cut into approximately 1-inch cubes.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Tags include sauce, cranberry, applesauce, no sugar added, tart, vegetarian, vegan, condiment, fruit sauce, and homemade.
Is the lemon juiced or sliced?
The lemon is used as 2 thin slices rather than being juiced.
How much orange juice is needed?
The recipe calls for the juice of 1/2 an orange.
Is this a good recipe for those who like tart flavors?
Absolutely, it is described as being 'unapologetically tart'.
What category does this recipe fall into?
It is categorized as a sauce or fruit-based condiment.
Does this recipe contain any fat or cholesterol?
The nutritional data provided lists these values as null, but based on the fruit ingredients, it is naturally very low in fat and cholesterol-free.