If you’re looking to put a twist on traditional cranberry sauce, try a cran-apple butter instead! Think of the sweet and warm cinnamon flavor of a classic apple butter combined with deliciously tart cranberries and you yourself a totally fresh, perfect pairing for your Thanksgiving turkey!
Cran-Apple Butter
3 lb. of a soft variety of apple (I use McIntosh)
I package (12oz) of fresh cranberries
2 cups sweet apple cider
Juice of 1 orange
1 teaspoon of freshly grated orange zest
2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
Peel and core your apples and combine them together with ingredients in a sauce pan at medium-high heat. Bring to a boil then reduce to low heat and let simmer for about 45 minutes until the apples and cranberries are soft. For a chunkier relish, leave as is and for a smoother butter you can toss the mixture in a blender and pulse until you get your desired consistency. (Let it cool a bit before blending and be sure to cover your blender with a towel just in case.) Enjoy it with your Thanksgiving turkey or with a homemade buttermilk biscuit for breakfast:-)
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