Cranberry Concentrate

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
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This homemade cranberry concentrate captures the bright, acidic punch of fresh cranberries, balanced by a hint of citrus. By simmering whole berries with lemon slices, you extract a deep ruby color and intense flavor without any artificial additives. The result is a versatile syrup that can be diluted with water or soda for a refreshing holiday beverage, or used as a glaze for roasted meats. It’s a simple pantry staple that keeps well in the freezer, allowing you to enjoy the taste of fresh cranberries year-round. Perfect for festive gatherings or a quick, healthy drink option.

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Cranberry Concentrate

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 93.5

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This homemade cranberry concentrate captures the bright, acidic punch of fresh cranberries, balanced by a hint of citrus. By simmering whole berries with lemon slices, you extract a deep ruby color and intense flavor without any artificial additives. The result is a versatile syrup that can be diluted with water or soda for a refreshing holiday beverage, or used as a glaze for roasted meats. It&# 226;ÂÂs a simple pantry staple that keeps well in the freezer, allowing you to enjoy the taste of fresh cranberries year-round. Perfect for festive gatherings or a quick, healthy drink option.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Rinse the cranberries and place them in a medium saucepan with the water and lemon slices.
  2. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
  3. Reduce the heat to low, cover partially, and simmer gently for 30 minutes, or until the berries burst and the liquid reduces slightly.
  4. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the artificial sweetener until completely dissolved.
  5. Place a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl or measuring cup and pour the hot mixture through it.
  6. Use a spoon to press and mash the berry pulp against the strainer to extract as much liquid and flavor as possible.
  7. Discard the dry pulp and lemon slices, then let the concentrate cool to room temperature.
  8. Transfer the concentrate to airtight jars for refrigeration, or pour into ice cube trays to freeze in portion-sized blocks for later use.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 93.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1.6mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 24.3g9%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g5%
Sugars 22.3g
Protein 0.3g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: cranberry, concentrate, syrup, homemade, holiday, drink, lemon, simmer, preservative-free, vegan, easy, freezer-friendly, tart, ruby-red, glaze, mixer, fruit-infused, low-sugar, pantry-staple, winter
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