Cranberry Apple Butter is a deliciously tangy and sweet spread perfect for the fall season. With the tartness of cranberries balanced by sweet apples and warming cinnamon, it's a festive addition to toast, biscuits, or charcuterie boards. Its vibrant color and bold flavor make it a favorite around the holidays, especially Thanksgiving. Simple to make and easy to preserve, this fruit butter embodies the cozy essence of homemade comfort food.
Ingredients
- 2 ⅓ cups cranberries (about ½ lb)
- 9 apples (medium , peeled, cored, and cut into small chunks)
- ½ cup water
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Fruit
- Grind cranberries in a food processor or blender.
- Peel, core, and chop apples into small chunks.
- Grind apples separately. You should have approximately 6 cups of pulp.
Step 2: Cook the Fruit Mixture
- In a large pot, combine the ground cranberries and apples with water.
- Stir and quickly bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
Step 3: Simmer the Mixture
- Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 15 minutes or until fruit is soft and steaming.
Step 4: Sweeten and Flavor
- Stir in sugar and cinnamon.
- Continue cooking uncovered for 10–15 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens.
Step 5: Finish and Store
- Remove from heat, let cool slightly.
- Transfer to jars or containers.
- Cool completely, refrigerate, and enjoy. Yields about 4 cups.
Tips
- Substitute maple syrup or honey for sugar for a natural sweetener.
- Add a pinch of cloves or nutmeg for a spicier flavor.
- Use a slow cooker for easier, hands-off cooking.
- Store in sterilized jars for up to 3 weeks in the fridge.
- Blend until smooth for a silky texture or leave slightly chunky for a rustic feel.
Nutrition
Calories: 384kcalCarbohydrates: 101gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 486mgFiber: 12gSugar: 83gVitamin A: 257IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
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