Cabernet Cranberry and Blueberry Sauce

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Cabernet Cranberry and Blueberry Sauce

🫐🍷 Move over, boring cranberry sauce! Cranberries are so much better with blueberries and wine! Make your own fresh cranberry and blueberry sauce in 30 minutes. It’s so EASY, and everyone LOVES it!

Prep Time1

Cook Time30

Total Time31

Course: Dips & Condiments

Cuisine: American

Keyword: best cranberry sauce recipe, blueberry and cranberry sauce, blueberry sauce, cranberry blueberry sauce, fresh cranberry recipes, fresh cranberry sauce, red wine cranberry sauce

Servings: ounces

Calories: 60cal

Author: Averie Sunshine

Equipment

1 Large Stockpot

Ingredients

8 ounce bag fresh cranberries
6 ounces frozen blueberries about 1 1/2 cups, unthawed
1 cup cabernet sauvignon or shiraz, merlot, or a favorite red wine
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or to taste
½ teaspoon ground cloves or to taste

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a medium to large kettle, and bring to a rolling boil, stirring intermittently. Tip - Make sure kettle has room for sauce to at least triple in volume. The juices from the berries release and as the mixture boils rapidly, it will foam and a too-small pot will easily overflow.
Reduce heat to low and allow sauce to simmer for about 20 to 30 minutes, or until reduced and thickened slightly, and most of the cranberries have burst. Tip - The sauce will thicken much more as it cools so don't judge the thickness when it's on the stove or just removed.
Transfer to heat-safe jars or containers with lids. Allow sauce to cool at room temperature before refrigerating.

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Notes

Storage: Leftover sauce will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 10-14 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight to serve.

Canning: Every holiday season I'm asked about canning this and I know that some readers have done so successfully. I'm not a canner and don't have much expertise, but I know it's possible if you know how to and can do a bit of investigating. I also discuss this in the FAQs section in the post body above.

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