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This easy raspberry cranberry sauce is sweet, tangy, and quick (only 4 ingredients & 15 minutes) to make! Uses fresh or frozen fruit, and is easy to make ahead of time. A classic for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

Raspberry Cranberry Sauce

This easy raspberry cranberry sauce is sweet, tangy, and quick (only 4 ingredients & 15 minutes) to make! Uses fresh or frozen fruit, and is easy to make ahead of time. A classic for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.
Author Amber Brady
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Yields 12 servings (about 2 1/2 [+] cups)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (237 ml) apple juice, (or water)
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 12 oz (340 g) cranberries, fresh or frozen
  • 6 oz (105 g) raspberries, fresh or frozen (about 1 ½ cups)

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, simmer the apple juice (or water), sugar, and cranberries. Stir occasionally for 10 minutes, until the cranberries pop and the sauce starts to thicken.
  • Add the raspberries and simmer another 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature, and refrigerate until ready to use. 

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Notes

*To freeze, place the sauce in an airtight container or freezer-safe plastic bag, with as little air as possible, to prevent freezer burn. Freeze up to two months. To use, defrost frozen cranberry sauce in the refrigerator overnight.