Description
This cranberry syrup is sweet, tart, and bursting with bright cranberry flavor balanced by fresh orange zest. It is a simple homemade syrup that works beautifully on pancakes, desserts, yogurt, and festive drinks.
Ingredients
2 cups fresh cranberries
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
1 teaspoon fresh orange zest, finely grated
Instructions
- Place a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the cranberries, sugar, water, and orange zest to the saucepan and stir gently to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and allow the cranberries to begin popping.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until the syrup thickens slightly.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool. The syrup will continue thickening as it cools.
- For a smoother syrup, strain it through a fine mesh strainer.
- Pour the syrup into a clean glass jar or bottle and refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
Add a cinnamon stick while simmering for a warm holiday flavor.
Vanilla extract creates a softer and sweeter finish.
Maple syrup can be added for extra richness.
Lemon zest may be used instead of orange zest for a sharper citrus flavor.
Cloves or star anise create a spiced variation.
Blend the syrup fully for a thicker fruit sauce texture.
Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
If the syrup becomes too thick after chilling, warm gently and stir in a splash of water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 95 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
