Cranberry Juice Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Rinse the Cranberries

   Thoroughly rinse 4 cups of fresh cranberries under cold running water to remove any dirt or debris.

2. 2

   Combine Ingredients

   In a large pot, combine the rinsed cranberries and 4 cups of water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Boil the Cranberries

   Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cranberries have burst and softened.

4. 4

   Strain the Mixture

   Remove the pot from heat. Place a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth over a large bowl and pour the cranberry mixture into it. Allow it to drain for about 10 minutes to extract as much juice as possible.

5. 5

   Add Sugar and Lemon Juice

   In the strained cranberry juice, add 1 cup of sugar and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.

6. 6

   Cool and Serve

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