Cranberry Sauce With Apple Juice
Cranberry Sauce with Apple Juice is a sweet-tart condiment made by simmering fresh cranberries in apple juice. The apple juice adds natural sweetness and depth of flavor, balancing the cranberries' sharpness. This variation offers a fruitier, slightly less acidic twist on traditional cranberry sauce recipes.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Zester
- Wooden spoon or heat-resistant spatula
- Measuring cups/spoons
- Heatproof bowl (for cooling
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup 240 ml unsweetened apple juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- ⅓ cup brown sugar adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries and apple juice. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Stir in orange zest and brown sugar. Adjust sugar to taste, depending on the tartness of cranberries.
- Sprinkle in red pepper flakes, cinnamon, cumin, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most cranberries have burst and the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat. Let cool to room temperature before serving. The sauce will thicken more as it cools.