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Easy Cranberry Simple Syrup

Easy Cranberry Simple Syrup

With just three ingredients cranberry simple syrup is a great way to add sweetness and a vibrant red color to your favorite drinks, coffee, cocktails and desserts. Discover this easy recipe for making cranberry simple syrup at home.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Condiments, Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 12 oz

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • mesh strainer
  • glass jars

Ingredients
  

  • 1 12 oz bag cranberries fresh or frozen
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 cup sugar

Instructions
 

  • Combine water, sugar and cranberries in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer for 15 minutes or until sugar is fully dissolved and cranberries have popped and softened.
  • Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer. Transfer the syrup into glass containers and serve as desired.

Notes

Store this cranberry simple syrup in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Keyword holiday drink recipes, simple syrup for cocktails

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