Food & Cooking Recipes Quick & Easy Recipes Cranberry Dessert Sauce 3.3 (9) 2 Reviews By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 29, 2020 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 25 mins Yield: 2 cups Cranberries are loaded with antioxidants and vitamin C, both of which may help boost the immune system. Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 1 apple, peeled and chopped Pinch of nutmeg 1 cup cranberries 1 cup apple cider ½ cup sugar Directions In a medium saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Cook apple with nutmeg until apple begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add cranberries, apple cider, and sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until apple is tender and sauce is thick, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in 1 tablespoon butter. Puree in a blender until smooth. If too thick to pour, stir in up to 1/2 cup more apple cider. Spoon the dessert sauce over pound cake or vanilla ice cream. Print