How to Make Superb Cranberry Sauce with Apples and Pears - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thanksgiving dinner wouldn't be complete without a generous serving of cranberry sauce, but why settle for the canned variety when you can make our superb cranberry sauce with apples and pears? This delightful and refreshing recipe combines the tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of apples and pears, creating a sauce that perfectly complements your holiday spread.

The combination of cranberries, apples, and pears not only adds a delicious twist to the traditional cranberry sauc...

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Ingredients

  • 5 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
  • 8 whole allspice berries
  • 8 whole cloves
  • 6 cups fresh cranberries
  • 2 ¼ cups orange juice
  • 4 Gala apples, peeled, cored and diced
  • 4 Bosc pears, peeled, cored and diced
  • 3 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 9 hrs
  • Servings: 32
  • Yield: 8 cups

  • Place the cinnamon sticks, allspice berries, and cloves onto the center of a 8 inch square piece of cheesecloth. Gather together the edges of the cheesecloth, and tie with kitchen twine to secure. Place the sachet into a large saucepan along with the cranberries and orange juice. Bring to a boil over high heat, and cook until the berries begin to burst, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the apples, pears, white sugar, and brown sugar. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer about 25 minutes until the apples and pears are slightly soft. Remove and discard the spice sachet. Scrape the sauce into a bowl, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Serve cold.
  • Nutrition

    140 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 4mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 32g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 21mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 109mg