Cranberry Syrup Recipes

CRANBERRY SYRUP RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine water, sugar, and cranberries in a small saucepan over very low heat. Cook, stirring frequently and adjusting heat to maintain a bare simmer, until the cranberries have completely softened, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Strain mixture through a fine mesh sieve, pressing on cranberries to extract their liquid. Let cool and refrigerate until ready to use. Syrup can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

CRANBERRY SYRUP

Steps:

• In medium saucepan, mix all ingredients, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
• Over medium-high heat, bring to rolling boil, then reduce heat to medium & boil 30-40 minutes or until reduced to about 2 1/2 cups.
• IF YOU DO NOT WANT THE BERRIES IN THE SYRUP (I prefer leaving them in!), pour syrup through mesh strainer & discard cranberries!
• Store syrup covered in glass container in refrigerator no longer than 7 days!

CRANBERRY SIMPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring cranberries, sugar, and water to a simmer over medium. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until cranberries are tender but haven't burst, 10 minutes. Let cool, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve. Discard cranberries.

MAPLE SYRUP CRANBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine water and maple syrup in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Add cranberries to syrup mixture and cook at a boil until berries pop, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir brown sugar and lemon juice into cranberries until brown sugar is completely dissolved. Mix in brandy.

CRANBERRY SYRUP FOR COCKTAILS

Steps:

• Equal parts of sugar and water are warmed until dissolved, then add two parts of cranberries. Simmer for a couple of minutes, let it cool, then strain through cloth.
• Can also be replaced with simple syrup and cranberry juice.
• Store in refrigerator up to two weeks. If it last that long.

CRANBERRY BEVERAGE SYRUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, bring the water, cranberries, sugar and cinnamon to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until berries pop. Mash slightly with a potato masher; simmer 5 minutes longer., Strain and discard pulp and cinnamon sticks. Refrigerate syrup in 2-cup portions for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw before using. Yield: 5 batches (about 10 cups total)., To prepare Cranberry Cooler: In a pitcher, combine 2 cups cranberry syrup and ginger ale. Serve over ice. Yield: 6 servings., To prepare Cran-Apple Drink: In a pitcher, combine 2 cups cranberry syrup, apple juice and club soda. Serve over ice. Yield: 6 servings., To prepare Cranberry-Lemonade Sparkle: In a punch bowl, combine water, ginger ale, 4 cups cranberry syrup and lemonade concentrate. Serve over ice. Yield: 18-20 servings., To prepare Cranberry Tea: In a pitcher, combine 2 cups cranberry syrup, club soda and iced tea. Serve over ice. Yield: 6 servings.

CRANBERRY SYRUP

Steps:

• Place ingredients in a small saucepan, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Let simmer 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until berries pop. Serve warm.

MAPLE-HONEY CRANBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, syrup, honey and orange zest. Cook over medium heat until the berries pop, about 15 minutes. Cover and store in the refrigerator.

CRANBERRY SIMPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• Dissolve sugar in water in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cranberries and simmer on low until cranberries have softened but before they begin to pop, about 15 minutes. Cool, strain, and refrigerate.