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Zesty Lemon Ginger Cranberry Applesauce

Fresh zesty lemon ginger cranberry applesauce made with tart apples and cranberries. A healthy, tangy snack or side.

Make a fresh zesty lemon ginger cranberry applesauce with tart apples and fresh cranberries. Perfect healthy snack or side dish.

Recipe Details

Prep time
10m
Cook time
25m
Rest time
0s
Total time
35m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 200 g apple peeled cored chopped
  • 50 g fresh cranberries
  • 5 g fresh ginger root peeled minced
  • 15 ml fresh lemon juice
  • 10 g granulated sugar
  • 50 ml water
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch pinch salt

Origins

USA

Instructions

  1. Peel core and chop the apples into small pieces.
  2. Rinse fresh cranberries under cold water and drain.
  3. Peel and mince fresh ginger root finely.
  4. In a medium saucepan, combine chopped apples, fresh cranberries, minced ginger, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
  5. Add water and fresh lemon juice to the saucepan.
  6. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  7. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until apples and cranberries are soft.
  8. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
  9. Use a potato masher or fork to mash the mixture to desired consistency for applesauce.
  10. Serve warm or chilled as a zesty side or snack.

Tips

  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for best flavor balance.
  • Adjust sugar amount to taste depending on apple sweetness.
  • Serve chilled for a refreshing snack or warm for comfort food.

Serving Suggestions

  • pancakes
  • yogurt
  • oatmeal
  • roast pork
  • cheese platter

Enjoy this zesty lemon ginger cranberry applesauce as a refreshing snack or a flavorful side to your favorite dishes.


Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 2
  • Sodium (g): 0.01
  • Sugar (g): 10
  • Fat (g): 0.1
  • Carbohydrates (g): 13
  • Protein (g): 0.3
  • Calories: 50
  • Cholesterol (g): 0
  • Saturated Fat (g): 0

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