Looking for a barbeque sauce that has a berry flavor? This is a great easy BBQ sauce for ribs, chicken, steak, ketchup I have also used it as a dip for homemade French fries—yum!

Berry Barbeque Sauce

1 cup frozen Marion berries or other Blackberries (or 1/2 pint fresh, rinsed, and drained)

3 cloves Garlic –peeled

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1/4 cup light or dark brown sugar (not packed)

2 tablespoons light or dark corn syrup

1/2 cup ketchup

1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes

3/4 teaspoon Pimenton de la Vera (see note)

3/4 teaspoon coarse salt

1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

1 1/2 teaspoon unsalted butter (optional)

Puree all the ingredients in a food processor. Transfer to a small saucepan and simmer for one hour, or until the sauce has thickened slightly. Let cool and store in a covered jar in the refrigerator for up to one month.
Note: Pimenton de la Vera is smoked Spanish paprika. Find it at markets that carry a wide selection of gourmet foods. Also, look in the “Mexican foods” section of your local supermarket for a fine substitute, just look for “pimenton” on the paprika pack. Thanks to lotusfather for sharing this recipe.