Cranberry Apple Sauce

© "From Ellie's Kitchen to Yours"
 
1 T butter or margarine
1 lb cranberries, fresh or frozen
6 small or 3 large apples peeled and cubed
1½ C brown sugar
1 T cornstarch
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves (optional)

Melt butter or margarine, add cranberries and apples. Sauté until half done. Mix sugar, cornstarch and spices and pour over fruit. Mix well and cook over low heat for about 30 minutes or until berries pop and apples are tender.
Microwave: Place all ingredients in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap which has one hole poked in it. Cook on high, stirring once, for approximately 8 minutes or until fruit is tender.

Hint: You can serve this sauce for dessert or use it as an accompaniment to turkey, chicken or pork.