Flavorful Cranberry Syrup Recipe Easy Homemade Sweet Tangy Boost
This easy homemade cranberry syrup offers a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors with a subtle warmth from vanilla and fresh orange zest. It’s versatile and quick to make, ideal for breakfast or as a glaze.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 1 1/2 cups syrup (approximately 12 servings of 2 tablespoons each) 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries (340 g)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
- 1 cup water (240 ml)
- Fresh orange zest from 1 medium orange
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice (30 ml)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, 15 ml)
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries under cold water, removing any stems or bruised berries (2-3 minutes).
- Combine rinsed cranberries, water, sugar, orange zest, and orange juice in a medium saucepan.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring gently until sugar dissolves (3-4 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 10-12 minutes, mashing cranberries gently with a wooden spoon as they soften.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and lemon juice if using.
- Pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a heatproof bowl, pressing solids to extract syrup.
- Let syrup cool about 15 minutes, then transfer to a clean jar or bottle and refrigerate.
Notes
Simmer gently to preserve cranberry color and flavor. For thicker syrup, simmer strained syrup an additional 5-7 minutes. Fresh orange zest is key for unique flavor. Store refrigerated up to 2 weeks. Use frozen cranberries thawed if fresh unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30 ml
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 19
- Carbohydrates: 20
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