Cranberry Raspberry Sauce

Homemade Cranberry Raspberry Sauce is a Thanksgiving and Christmas favorite! Such a great twist on traditional cranberry sauce and so delicious!

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This recipe was photographed and updated 11/2022.

The entire supply of cranberries for the United States is grown and harvested in just 5 states (Wisconsin, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington). 

That does not mean that I can't grow them my own in my back yard. It just means that they are incredibly finicky and require acidic soil, plenty of moisture, and about a third of the year in pretty chill or cold temperatures (approximately 45°F). 

These persnickety perennials deserve to be picky. They are a VIP fruit categorized as a superfood. Cranberries not only contain multiple vitamins and antioxidants, they are all around health boosters; from your digestive track to your teeth. While they are known for their tart flavor, the right combinations can turn them into a tasty treat. 

Raspberries are the perfect ingredient to help balance the tartness of the cranberries. Sugar, and the addition of vanilla extract, really compliment the flavor of the cranberries and raspberries. Cranberry sauce with raspberries is also great with orange juice or zest added in.

Such an easy twist on traditional cranberry sauce. It is so delicious! 

Now I do love regular, traditional cranberry sauce from scratch, but even the best cranberry sauce is made better with the addition of raspberries.  This recipe is heavenly and so amazing. Made with preferably but not mandatory fresh cranberries and frozen raspberries, this sauce is SO addicting! This is your warning to be prepared to want to eat it by the spoonful or even pile it on your plate as it's own side dish! 

This homemade Cranberry Raspberry Sauce is really a family favorite during the fall holidays.

It goes perfectly with a ham or turkey Thanksgiving or Christmas meal. But if you do happen to have leftover cranberry raspberry sauce, before running to get that spoon, just know that this sauce is freezer friendly too. Either in a container or a ziploc, just make sure to get as much air out as possible to avoid freezer burns. 

When you are ready to feast again, just set it in the fridge to thaw overnight. It's great added to quesadillas and sandwiches made with leftover turkey or you can use it to make a tasty cranberry drink or punch. It can even be used as a relish. . Sometimes, I make a batch just to use in other recipes.

Keep scrolling for tips, additional cranberry recipes and more! 

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What are the ingredients in this recipe?

• granulated sugar
• water
• fresh cranberries
• frozen raspberries
• vanilla extract

Scroll down to the printable recipe card for measurements and instructions!

Recipe tips:

• This recipe makes about 2 1/2 cups sauce.

• You can skip the mashing step if you want more whole berries in your sauce.

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.

• This recipe can be made ahead and reheated when you're ready to serve.

More cranberry recipes you might like:

• Baked or Slow Cooker Cranberry Pepper Jelly Ham
• Orange Cranberry Shortbread
• Creamy Cranberry Salad
• 7up Cranberry Jello Salad
• Golden Swirl Cranberry Apple Cocktail
• Pumpkin Cranberry Cake

You can add or substitute with these ingredients:

• use fresh raspberries instead of frozen. additional water may need to be added.
• add orange or lemon zest
• use strawberries instead of raspberries
• use half water and half orange juice

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Our favorite kitchen supplies used with this recipe:

• KitchenAid Gourmet Stainless Steel Wire Masher
• OXO Good Grips 7-Piece Nesting Measuring Beaker Set
• Amazon Basics Stainless Steel Sauce Pan with Lid - 3-Quart
• OXO Good Grips 6-Piece Plastic Measuring Cups

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Yield 6 servings

Author Hot Eats and Cool Reads

Cook time

25 Min

Total time

25 Min

Cranberry Raspberry Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 3 cups fresh cranberries
• 1 cup frozen raspberries
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a medium size saucepan over medium high heat.
2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until mixture starts to thicken, stirring frequently.
3. Using a potato masher, mash the cranberries until you reach the consistency you like. I leave about half my berries whole, and half mashed.
4. Cook for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cool slightly to thicken more and serve!

Notes

This recipe makes about 2 1/2 cups sauce.

You can skip the mashing step if you want more whole berries in your sauce.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.

This recipe can be made ahead and reheated when you're ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

195.74

Fat

0.33

Sat. Fat

0

Carbs

49.97

Fiber

3.1

Net carbs

46.87

Sugar

44.68

Protein

0.47

Sodium

3.65

Cholesterol

0

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One year ago:

• Ground Beef Wet Burritos

Two years ago:

• Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese

Three years ago:

• Old Fashioned Rice Pudding

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