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A bottle of cranberry simple syrup sits on a wooden cutting board in a teal kitchen. A small bowl of cranberries are scattered on the cutting board.

Easy Cranberry Simple Syrup Recipe (Perfect for Drinks)

Lindsey Neumayer
This homemade cranberry simple syrup recipe delivers vibrant, fresh cranberry flavor using REAL berries. It delivers bright, tart cranberry taste that mixes perfectly into any beverage without settling or being too thick to mix.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
cooling time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Beverages, Cocktail, Drinks, Mocktail
Cuisine American
Servings 16 ounces
Calories 69 kcal

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Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 290 g cranberries fresh or frozen, 2.5 cups
  • 297 g filtered water 1 1/4 cups
  • 250 g granulated sugar 1 1/4 cups
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed

Instructions
 

  • Heat water. Pour water into a 1.5-quart non-reactive saucepan and heat over medium-low heat.
    297 g filtered water
  • Add sugar. Add the sugar to the pan, and stir until it dissolves.
    250 g granulated sugar
  • Add cranberries. Once the sugar is dissolved, add in the cranberries.
    290 g cranberries
  • Gently infuse. Allow the mix to heat over medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes (or even longer for more intense flavor).
  • Add lemon. After 15-20 minutes, add in fresh lemon juice, if using.
    1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Cool. Remove from the heat and allow your syrup to cool.
  • Strain. Pour your syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove the whole berries. For a clearer syrup, be careful not to smash the berries.
  • Store. Store your finished syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

ℹī¸ troubleshooting tips

  • too thick - if your syrup came to a rolling boil or a high simmer, your final outcome may be closer to pancake syrup than simple syrup. This is because cranberries are very high in pectin, which acts as a thickening agent. You can add more water, 1/4 cup at a time, until it gets back to a thinner consistency.
  • too tart - if your syrup is too tart, you can increase the amount of sugar by 2 tbsp at a time until it reaches a better balance.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ounceCalories: 69kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.002gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.003gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 16mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.1mg
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Keyword: autumn, berry, Christmas, fall, simple syrup, Thanksgiving, winter