Blueberry-cranberry Sauce

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (12 ounce) package cranberries (can use fresh or frozen)
• 1 cup unsweetened orange juice (can use half orange juice and water)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon allspice
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (can use up 1 teaspoon or to taste)
• 1 1/4 cups blueberries (can use fresh or frozen)

Recipe

• 1 remove all the discolored/ cranberries and discard, then rinse the cranberries and blueberries separately under cold water.
• 2 place the cranberries into a medium saucepan with the orange juice and sugar; bring to a boil over medium heat stirring.
• 3 reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes or until the cranberries pop.
• 4 using a potato masher or the back of a large spoon slightly mash the berries just to make certain all the skins are broken.
• 5 mix in the allspice, nutmeg and cinnamon starting with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and add in more to taste; mix until completely combined (about 1 minute) adjust the spices if needed.
• 6 turn off the heat element and mix in the blueberries.
• 7 using a potato masher or spoon mash only a few berries.
• 8 remove from heat; cool slightly.
• 9 transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until thickened (the sauce will thicken as it cools).