Ingredients
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar5 medium Golden Delicious apples (about 2-1/2 pounds), peeled and chopped1-1/4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Preparation
In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir water and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Add apples; cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Add cranberries; cover and cook until apples are tender and berries pop, about 15 minutes.
Mash until sauce reaches desired consistency. Stir in zest, ginger and cinnamon. Cook, uncovered, 5 minutes longer. Serve warm or refrigerate until serving.
