Cranberry Juice Recipe
Make Cranberry Juice Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Cranberries
Rinse the fresh cranberries under cold water and remove any stems or damaged berries.
- 2
Boil the Cranberries
In a large pot, combine the rinsed cranberries and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 3
Simmer
Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cranberries burst and soften.
- 4
Strain the Juice
Remove the pot from heat and strain the mixture through a fine sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher, pressing to extract as much juice as possible.
- 5
Sweeten the Juice
Add sugar to the strained juice and stir until fully dissolved. Mix in the lemon juice and orange zest for added flavor.
- 6
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the cranberry juice until chilled. Serve over ice cubes if desired.
