Spiced Cranberry & Apple Shrub Recipe

Time2h 48m

Serves8

freshly infused drinking vinegar

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Fruit
In a large bowl, combine the fresh cranberries and diced apples. Gently mash the mixture with a fork or potato masher, just enough to release some juices.
2
Add Sugar and Spices
Stir in the sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise into the fruit mixture. Ensure the sugar is evenly distributed.
3
Macerate the Mixture
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit at room temperature for about 24 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the sugar to dissolve.
4
Combine with Vinegar
After 24 hours, pour apple cider vinegar over the macerated fruit and spices. Stir well to combine.
5
Infuse the Shrub
Transfer the mixture to a clean glass jar or bottle and seal. Let it infuse in the refrigerator for at least 1 week, shaking gently every couple of days.
6
Strain and Store
After the infusion period, strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to separate the liquid from the solids. Store the shrub in a clean bottle in the refrigerator.