Berry BBQ Sauce

Name: Berry BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 cups
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries; 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup water; 1 to 2 cups barbecue sauce

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 4 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

On weekends, I jazz up our favorite BBQ sauce with berries. This blackberry-blueberry BBQ sauce makes a marvelous spread for basting and saucing grilled baby back ribs. —Janet Hix, Austin, Texas

Ingredients

2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1 to 2 cups barbecue sauce

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine berries, sugar and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
Stir in desired amount of barbecue sauce; cook 10-15 minutes longer or until thickened. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 36 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 88mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch.

On weekends, I jazz up our favorite BBQ sauce with berries. This blackberry-blueberry BBQ sauce makes a marvelous spread for basting and saucing grilled baby back ribs. —Janet Hix, Austin, Texas

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