Cranberry Juice Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Rinse the Cranberries

   Thoroughly rinse the fresh cranberries under cold water to remove any dirt or debris. Discard any damaged or overripe cranberries.

2. 2

   Boil the Ingredients

   In a large pot, combine the rinsed cranberries and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer.

3. 3

   Cook the Cranberries

   Allow the cranberries to simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until they burst and soften. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

4. 4

   Strain the Juice

   Once the cranberries have burst, remove the pot from heat. Use a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to strain the liquid into a large bowl or pitcher, pressing down on the cranberries to extract as much juice as possible.

5. 5

   Sweeten the Juice (optional)

   If desired, add sugar to the strained juice while it is still warm. Stir until sugar is fully dissolved. Adjust sweetness to taste.

6. 6

   Add Lemon Juice

   Stir in the lemon juice to enhance the flavor of the cranberry juice.

7. 7

   Chill and Serve

   Let the juice cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice or as desired.