Description
Blackberry Cranberry Delight brings together tart cranberries and sweet blackberries in a luxurious dessert. Rich flavors mingle with subtle hints of citrus, creating a memorable treat you’ll savor down to the last delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) fresh or frozen cranberries
- 4 ounces (113 grams) fresh or frozen blackberries
Sweeteners:
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
Additional Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) water
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) Chambord black raspberry liqueur (optional)
Instructions
- Gather fresh blackberries and cranberries in a sturdy saucepan, creating a vibrant berry base for a luxurious sauce.
- Add granulated sugar, water, and a splash of bright lemon juice to the berry mixture, allowing the ingredients to meld together over medium heat.
- Gently stir the simmering concoction, watching as the cranberries burst and release their intense crimson hue, transforming the liquid into a rich, glossy compote.
- Continue cooking for approximately 10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and develop a deep, complex flavor profile.
- Introduce a generous pour of Chambord liqueur, stirring to incorporate the raspberry-infused spirit and elevate the sauce’s aromatic complexity.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat, letting the sauce cool and settle into a luscious, velvety consistency.
- Transfer the cooled sauce to a clean glass jar or airtight container, where it can be refrigerated for up to three days, allowing the flavors to mature and intensify.
- Serve chilled as a decadent accompaniment to desserts, breakfast dishes, or as a sophisticated sauce for various culinary creations.
Notes
- Bursting with vibrant color, this sauce transforms ordinary desserts into extraordinary culinary experiences.
- Chambord liqueur adds a luxurious raspberry undertone that elevates the tangy fruit flavors.
- Prepare ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 3 days, making meal planning and entertaining stress-free.
- Perfect drizzling companion for cheesecakes, ice cream, pancakes, and holiday desserts.
- Slow simmering releases natural fruit pectin, creating a lusciously thick and glossy sauce without additional thickeners.
- Packed with antioxidants from fresh cranberries and blackberries, offering a delicious and nutritious topping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg