Cranberry Dessert Sauce

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Cranberries are loaded with antioxidants and vitamin C, both of which may help boost the immune system.

Everyday Food, December 2003

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Recipe Summary

total:
25 mins
prep:
10 mins
Yield:
Makes 2 cups
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Ingredients

Directions

  • In a medium saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Cook apple with nutmeg until apple begins to soften, about 3 minutes.

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  • 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.

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Reviews (2)

9 Ratings
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Martha Stewart Member
12/23/2018
Love it! So easy... I return to this recipe again and again through out cranberry season. Yummy over anything including gingerbread, shortbread, gingerbread cheesecake, ice cream.... and on and on and on.... :)
Martha Stewart Member
12/23/2010
Delicious. I substituted Splenda for the sugar and it turned out wonderfully. Beautiful color and consistency. Very easy.
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