Holiday Cranberry Applesauce

This spicy, bright-red applesauce boasts extra antioxidants (concentrated in the apple skins) and antibacterial activity (in the cranberry juice). As a bonus, cinnamon helps blunt sugar's ability to spike blood glucose. It's an easy alternative to traditional cranberry and apple sauces for your holiday feast.

• Calories: 148 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups cranberry juice cocktail
• ⅔ cup red hot cinnamon candies (available in cake-decorating aisle)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Cook over medium heat, covered, 15 minutes.n

Step 2

Lower heat; simmer until apples are very soft, about 20 minutes. Cool slightly. Transfer to a food processor with the knife blade; process until smooth. Serve warm, chilled or at room temperature.n