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homemade cranberry blueberry sauce recipe

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
Course Dessert, Side Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Instructions
 

  • 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!
    homemade cranberry blueberry sauce recipe