Servings: 1
Equipment
- Cheesecloth (or strainer)
- syrup bottles (or mason jar)
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4-5 whole cloves
- 1 orange peel
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a saucepan over medium heat. Allow the mixture to come to a light b boil
- Gently mash up the cranberries to release more flavor.
- Turn down the heat and bring to a light simmer. Let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Take off heat and let it cool for another 20 minutes
- Use a cheesecloth or a strainer to strain the cranberry syrup out. Place in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks!
Notes
Pro Tips
- Do not overboil. A hard boil can mute the cranberry flavor and turn the sugar bitter.
- Use fresh spices. Old cinnamon sticks or cloves lose their punch and flatten the syrup.
- Peel carefully. Only use the orange zest, not the white part underneath.
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