Cranberry Juice Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Rinse the Cranberries

   Thoroughly rinse 4 cups of fresh cranberries under cold water, removing any stems or blemished berries.

2. 2

   Boil the Cranberries

   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

   Simmer the Mixture

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

4. 4

   Strain the Juice

   Remove the pot from heat and let it cool slightly. Then, using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth, strain the mixture into a large bowl, pressing down on the cranberries to extract as much juice as possible.

5. 5

   Sweeten the Juice (optional)

   If desired, add 1 cup of sugar or 0.5 cup of honey to the strained juice and stir until fully dissolved. Adjust sweetness to taste.

6. 6

   Add Flavor (optional)

   For added flavor, stir in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice into the cranberry juice, mixing well.

7. 7

   Chill and Serve

   Transfer the cranberry juice to a pitcher and refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice or enjoy chilled.