Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
Total Time 25 minutes minutes
You can use either fresh or frozen cranberries in this recipe. If using frozen you don’t have to defrost them, but I recommend rinsing off any ice crystals if present.
I like to use Granny Smith apples because they are really crisp with a sharp taste, but they are tart. If you are looking for sweet cranberry sauce, go with something sweet. Other apples that will work great are: Fuji, Gala, Envy, and Golden Delicious. Pick apples that won’t get soggy (Red Delicious apples are an example).
It is important to decide the texture you will want for your sauce. That will vary the cook time. If you want the apples to still hold their structure, cook the sauce for less time. If you want all of the ingredients to blend together and form an actual sauce, cook it for more time.