4medium Gala applespeeled, cored, quartered & sliced
112 ounce package fresh cranberries
5tablespoonsbrown sugaror more to taste
1teaspoonsgrated orange zest
¼cupfresh orange juice
¼cupchopped crystallized ginger
Instructions
Place all of the apple pieces and cranberries in a large bowl and stir in brown sugar and orange zest.
Pour orange juice into the bottom of a large crockpot (slow cooker) and add the apple mixture.
Cover, turn the crockpot setting to Low, and cook for about 8 hours, stirring occasionally and breaking up the apple slices and cranberries with a wooden spoon as they soften.
Stir in crystallized ginger. Taste and add an additional tablespoon or two of brown sugar if you find the sauce to be too tart.