Looking for an alternative to the canned cranberry sauce served with your Thanksgiving meal?  Here’s a healthy recipe for cranberry sauce that’s a snap to prepare.  It’s a Cranberry Apple Compote that is sure to have your guests asking for seconds, and even thirds!

Ingredients:

• 2 medium apples
• 6 oz. of fresh cranberries (half a 12 oz. package)
• 1 cup of apple cider
• Juice from 1 lemon
• 1 cup of sucanat
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• pinch of salt

Directions:

Peel, core and slice your apples. I use my Back To Basics Peeler, because it makes it so easy!

Wash your cranberries with cool water, then mix together all ingredients in a medium sauce pan.

Bring to a boil and reduce heat.

Cover partially and simmer for 20 minutes or until thickened.

Now you have a delicious and healthy version of a Thanksgiving side that usually just comes from a can.

This recipe is part of the Have a Healthy Holiday Event.  Be sure to check out the recipes on the other seven blogs and RSVP for Wednesday’s Twitter Party.