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Cranberry Juice

Energizing Homemade Cranberry Juice for Refreshing Sips

This homemade cranberry juice is a refreshing beverage made from fresh ingredients, without preservatives, that comes together in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: breakfast ideas
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Juice
  • 6 cups water This is the base that hydrates and balances the tartness of the cranberries.
  • 4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries Fresh cranberries provide a bolder flavor, while frozen are great for convenience.
  • honey, maple syrup, or sugar Sweeten to your taste.
For a Flavor Boost (Optional)
  • lemon slices A dash of brightness that enhances the overall flavor profile.
  • orange slices Adds a citrusy sweetness to the tart cranberry juice.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • wooden spoon
  • pitcher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by rinsing 4 cups of fresh or frozen cranberries under cool water to remove any dirt or impurities.
  2. In a large pot, combine the rinsed cranberries with 6 cups of water. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  3. Reduce the heat and allow it to simmer for about 15 minutes until the cranberries burst open.
  4. Mash the cranberries against the sides of the pot to extract all the delicious juices.
  5. Using a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth, strain the mixture into a clean pitcher, pressing down on the solids to extract juice.
  6. While the juice is still warm, stir in your choice of honey, maple syrup, or sugar.
  7. Optionally, add lemon and orange slices to the pitcher, gently stirring to incorporate.
  8. Allow the juice to cool to room temperature before placing it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 25gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Select quality berries for the best flavor. Chill time matters for optimal taste.

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