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!

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Cook Time 20

Course: Dessert, Side Dish

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

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

Method

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!