Triple Antioxidant Cabernet Blueberry Cranberry Sauce

Thanksgiving is on the horizon–are you ready to shake up some tradition?  How about trying a Triple Antioxidant Cabernet Blueberry Cranberry Sauce? 

Blueberry Cranberry Sauce

The inspiration for this came from the blog Averie Cooks (thanks Averie!).  But while she seasoned with “sweet spices” like cinnamon and cloves, I decided to take mine more savory with thyme and bay.  

Blueberry Cranberry Sauce with thyme

I regularly add red wine to fruit, but the taste benefits of the blueberries in here caught me by surprise.  They meld beautifully with the cranberries, sweet enough to allow a reduction in sugar while overcoming the slight bitterness of straight cranberries.  The hint of savory from the herbs compliments a meat dish beautifully and pairs amazingly well with pork. The turkey test is still to come!  

Blueberry Cranberry Sauce – delicious with pork

We had it with pork shoulder this weekend and even my cranberry sauce hating husband was eating it up!  

Super easy to make Blueberry Cranberry Sauce

Now I’ll tell you a secret.  I believe that Blueberry Cranberry Sauce should be an everyday accompaniment–not just something served on holidays.  It’s powerhouse healthy, super easy AND it’s forgiving (at least on low heat).  Yes, it simmered away, neglected, turning out fine, while I burned pancakes twice trying to multitask. 

Blueberry Cranberry Sauce

This recipe is sized in a 1-2 meal size so you can eat it more often!  If you are cooking for a crowd, double or triple it (or more).  Leftovers will be welcome!

Blueberry Cranberry Sauce

2016-11-13 13:53:50

Serves 4

With more antioxidants, less bitterness & lower in sugar, Cabernet Blueberry Cranberry Sauce can shake up your Thanksgiving--or compliment dinner any time!

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Prep Time

1 min

Cook Time

30 min

Total Time

31 min

Prep Time

1 min

Cook Time

30 min

Total Time

31 min

122 calories

26 g

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108 g

2 g

22 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

108g

Servings

4

Amount Per Serving

Calories 122

Calories from Fat 1

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0g

0%

Saturated Fat 0g

0%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

0%

Sodium 2mg

0%

Total Carbohydrates 26g

9%

Dietary Fiber 2g

8%

Sugars 22g

Protein 0g

Vitamin A

1%

Vitamin C

12%

Calcium

1%

Iron

2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Ingredients

1. • 1/2 c red wine
2. • 1/3 c sugar
3. • 1 c cranberries (if frozen, no need to thaw)
4. • 1 cup blueberries (if frozen, no need to thaw)
5. • 2-3 sprigs thyme (or 1 t dried)
6. • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

1. Add wine and sugar to a medium saucepan and heat, stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved.
2. Add remaining ingredients and simmer until thickened. (If unsure about thickness, take a spoonful out of the pan and put in refrigerator for 5 minutes to cool and test.)
3. Discard thyme stems (if sprigs used) and bay leaf, then transfer sauce to covered heat safe container (e.g. Pyrex), . Cool before serving.

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calories

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fat

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carbs

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