My apple cider cranberry sauce is the perfect blend of spiced apples, sweet sparkling apple cider, and tangy cranberries for Thanksgiving! It is tart, sweet, and full of juicy apple flavor! This easy-to-make cranberry sauce is sure to be a new family favorite for the holidays!
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Instructions
In a medium saucepan bring the apple cider, sugar, light brown sugar, cinnamon, ground nutmeg, anise seed, and salt to a boil. Stir occasionally while the sugar dissolves.
Add the sliced apples and cranberries to the syrup and simmer with the lid on for 5 minutes. Remove the lid and continue simmering uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. The cranberries should burst, the apples will soften and break up, and your sauce will thicken.
Once done, remove from heat. You can mash the fruit further if desired. Allow to cool then refrigerate to finish setting up.
Notes
If your apples are sliced and set aside while the sugars boil, use a splash of lemon juice on them to prevent them from browning. Otherwise slice the apples while bringing the sugar to a boil and add them immediately.