Thursday's Side Dish; Savory Blueberry Sauce

An elegant berry sauce that rivals cranberry sauce

This savory blueberry sauce reminds the Mixed Stew Crew of Thanksgiving dinner. We decided to try making and serving this blueberry sauce to change things up. Blueberries have a lot of tart flavor, which combines with the other ingredients in a tasty sauce that enhances the tastes of roasted meat, poultry and ham. Leave the canned cranberry sauces on the shelf and try this yummy sauce made with blueberries.

What you will need:

1 wooden spoon
1 medium-sized sauce pan
2 tablespoons butter
1 ½ cups blueberry preserves
½ yellow onion, chopped
1 teaspoon thyme, minced
½ teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
½ cup red wine
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon flour
Pinch of salt

Cooking and Directions:

Heat sauce pan on medium heat. Add butter and onion. Saute onion until translucent. Add flour, salt, and herbs. Stir until mixture bubbles and thickens. Gradually add wine, water, and blueberries while constantly stirring with wooden spoon. Cook until mixture thickens and boils. Let sauce simmer for 2 minutes.