Homemade Cranberry Blueberry Sauce Recipe
Homemade cranberry blueberry sauce is a delightful spin on a nostalgic and traditional Thanksgiving classic. Made with ruby red cranberries, sweet blueberries, apple cider, brown sugar, and a hint of vanilla and cinnamon, this is destined to be your new Thanksgiving holiday tradition!
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Course Dessert, Side Dish
- 2½ cups fresh cranberries (washed and rinsed) frozen works great too!
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 3/4 cup apple cider
- 1 cup brown sugar (lightly packed)
- 1/4 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon
Simmer cranberries, blueberries, apple cider, lemon zest, and sugar in a small saucepan. Stir occasionally and cook down for 10-15 minutes.
When you hear the cranberries popping happily in your saucepan, mash the berries down. Add vanilla and cinnamon and simmer another 5 minutes. Serve the cranberry blueberry sauce warm or room temperature. Enjoy!