Name: Cabernet Cranberry Blueberry Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 8 oz bag fresh cranberries (about 2 cups); 6 ounces frozen blueberries (about 1 1/2 cups); 1 cup cabernet sauvignon (or another favorite red wine); 1 cup sugar; 1 tbsp cinnamon (or to taste); 1 tsp ground cloves (or to taste)

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This Cabernet Cranberry Blueberry Sauce is a delicious addition to your holiday meals. With its jam like consistency, you’ll want to keep any extras on hand to slather on bread or toast for a simple, festive breakfast or snack that’s bursting with fresh sweet berry flavor and a hint of wine.

Want to make something extra special for the holidays this year?

Whether you are having people over for a big holiday dinner or a holiday brunch celebration, this Cabernet cranberry blueberry sauce is a savory sweet jam that pairs perfectly with any number of occasions.

This is like drinking wine and eating jam all in one, with texture, sweetness, tartness, and juicy berries in full force.

So kiss creepy canned cranberry jelly goodbye and leave boring cranberry sauce in the dust.

Cranberries are so much better with blueberries and wine so make your own Cabernet cranberry blueberry sauce today in under 30 minutes!

Ingredients

To make this you’ll need:

Cranberries– One 8 ounce bag of fresh cranberries. You can find these in the produce section of most grocery stores during the holiday season.
Blueberries– Either 6 ounces of frozen blueberries or fresh blueberries. You don’t have to thaw the blueberries if you are using frozen.
Red wine– Cabernet Sauvignon preferred but you can use another favorite red wine.
Sugar– Granulated
Spices– Cinnamon and ground cloves

How to Make

Making this elegant Cabernet cranberry blueberry sauce is very easy.

Just stir all ingredients together in a medium to large pot set over medium to medium high heat.

Bring the mixture to a full boil, stirring occasionally,

Once it comes to a full boil, turn the heat to low so the sauce gently simmers for about 20 to 30 minutes, or until reduced and thickened slightly and most of the cranberries have burst.

Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before transferring the sauce to a heat safe container.

Let the sauce cool down to room temperature on the counter before refrigerating.

Serve chilled and enjoy!

Serving Suggestions

This cranberry blueberry sauce isn’t just a fantastic recipe to serve with your holiday meal in place of canned cranberries.

You can also use this:

slathered on a warm yeasty roll or a piece of toast
to dress up pancakes and waffles with elegant holiday flair
as a marinade for pork chops or tenderloin
spooned over vanilla ice cream

Storing Leftovers

Let this sauce cool on the counter to room temperature.

Once it is cook, transfer it to an airtight container or mason jar.

It will keep in the refrigerator for at least 2 weeks.

Tips and Tricks

Be sure your pot has room for the liquid to triple in volume so that it won’t overflow as all the juices from the berries are released.
You’ll want to stir fairly frequently in the beginning of the cooking process so the sugar doesn’t burn.
You’ll know the sauce is done when it has reduced and thickened to an almost jammy consistency. It will thicken slightly more as it cools.

Other Cranberry Recipes

Cabernet cranberry blueberry sauce is a delicious way to add a touch of elegance to any holiday celebration.

Make it and enjoy!

Looking for other cranberry recipes?

Try these:

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