Cranberry Applesauce

Name: Cranberry Applesauce
Ingredients: 1/2 c. plus 2 Tbsp. water; 1/2 c. plus 2 Tbsp. sugar; 2 1/2 lb. Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 1/4 c. cranberries; 1 tsp. finely grated fresh ginger root; 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest

7 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. plus 2 Tbsp. water
1/2 c. plus 2 Tbsp. sugar
2 1/2 lb. Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 1/4 c. cranberries
1 tsp. finely grated fresh ginger root
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest

Directions

1

Combine water and sugar in large heavy saucepan and place over high heat.
2

Cook, stirring, until sugar is dissolved.
3

Add apples. Cover and cook, stirring frequently, 5 minutes.
4

Add cranberries. Cover and cook until apples are very soft and cranberries are popped, 15 to 20 minutes.
5

Use potato masher or wooden spoon and mash mixture until chunky.
6

Stir in ginger, cinnamon and lemon zest.
7

Cook, uncovered, 5 minutes longer.
8

Cool, cover and refrigerate.