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Harvest Fruit Puree

Delightful fruit puree blend of apples, pears, and cranberries. A tasty and colorful alternative to applesauce; pairs well with savory dishes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 82 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh ripe cranberries
  • 2 1/2 pounds sweet cooking apples (Golden Delicious, Gravenstein or Fuji)
  • 1 1/4 pounds ripe D’Anjou pears
  • 1/4 cup sugar (or more to taste)
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup apple juice (100% juice, no sugar added)

Instructions

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  1. Rinse and sort the cranberries, discarding any that are overly ripe or soft. Place them in a medium pot. 
  2. Peel and core the apples and pears, then dice them into ½ inch pieces. Add them to the pot. Cover the fruit with apple juice and sprinkle with salt and sugar.
  3. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Stir. Reduce heat to a slow simmer.
  4. Cover the pot. Keep a close eye on the mixture to make sure it doesn’t boil over or burn; adjust heat as needed. Cook for 20-30 minutes till cranberries have popped and apples and pears are soft enough to easily mash.
  5. Remove the pot lid and carefully pour the mixture into a large bowl.
  6. Use a potato masher or immersion blender to mash the sauce to desired consistency. I like an applesauce consistency, with some small chunks left in for a more rustic texture. Taste the puree; add more sugar to taste, if desired. Allow to cool to room temperature.
  7. Place puree in the refrigerator to chill. Serve as an accompaniment to savory and salty dishes like potato latkes and roast meat. I like the mixture cold; it can be served at room temperature if you prefer.

Nutrition Information

Calories 82kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Sodium 111mg (5%) Potassium 132mg (4%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 50IU (1%) Vitamin C 2.5mg (3%) Calcium 9mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 82

% Daily Value*

Calories 82kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Sodium 111mg 5%
Potassium 132mg 3%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 50IU 1%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 3%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.