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Spiced Cranberry Syrup

Lindsey Neumayer
A tart and zingy syrup that's chock full of fall and winter flavor thanks to cranberries and a blend of spices. It's thicker than a simple syrup, and closer to a finishing sauce. It's perfect for desserts and even breakfast items like pancakes!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Cocktail, Sauce, Syrup
Cuisine American
Servings 16 oz
Calories 60 kcal

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Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 240 grams fresh cranberries 2 cups, rinsed & drained
  • 200 grams granulated sugar 1 cup
  • 355 grams water 1.5 cups
  • 1 tbsp orange zest freshly grated
  • 3 tbsp orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp lemon zest freshly grated
  • 1 tsp lemon juice freshly squeezed

spice mixture

  • 2 whole cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tsp nutmeg freshly grated
  • 2 tbsp mulling spices 12 grams

Instructions
 

  • Make a simple syrup by combining 200 g sugar (1 cup) and 355 g water (1.5 cups) in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the spices (2 tbsp of mulling spices, 2 whole cinnamon sticks, and 1 tsp of nutmeg. Steep for 15 - 30 minutes, depending on the intensity of the flavor you want.
  • Strain the spices out and return the syrup to the pan.
  • Add in 240 g cranberries (2 cups) and simmer until you hear them popping, about 15 minutes.
  • Zest half of your orange into the pan, about 1 tbsp of zest, and juice the orange to get about 1/4 cup of juice.
  • Zest the lemon to get about 1 tsp of zest, and juice half of the lemon, to get 1 tbsp of juice.
  • Turn off the heat and allow the mix to cool for about 10 - 15 minutes, then carefully use an immersion blender to blend fully.
  • Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove the berries.
  • Store in an airtight storage container for up to two weeks or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition

Calories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 22IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.1mg
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Keyword: cranberry, simple syrup, syrup