Chunky Apple Cranberry Sauce
This tangy and slightly sweet sauce pairs beautifully with holiday meals or as a condiment for sandwiches.
Yield: Makes 4 cups
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 2 tart apples, peeled if desired, sliced into ¼-inch slices
- 1 cup chopped onion
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup honey
- 4 tsp red wine vinegar
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, stir together cranberries, apples, onion, olive oil, honey, red wine vinegar, ginger, cinnamon, and a dash of freshly ground black pepper.
- Cook: Heat the mixture over medium-high heat until it reaches a boil.
- Simmer: Lower the heat, cover, and let the mixture simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the apples soften.
- Cool: Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool to room temperature.
- Store: Transfer to a container, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Serving Tip:
Serve chilled or at room temperature alongside roasted meats or as a festive topping for crackers and cheese. This sauce keeps well in the refrigerator for up to a week.
