Description
This Spiced Cranberry Juice is a refreshing and cozy beverage combining tart cranberries with warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and bright orange zest. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup, it offers a balanced and inviting flavor perfect for any season, served warm or chilled.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 4 cups water
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 5 whole cloves
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (natural)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Rinse fresh cranberries under cold water. Zest the orange and gather cinnamon sticks, cloves, and other spices for easy access during cooking.
- Simmer the Cranberries and Spices: In a medium pot, combine cranberries, water, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and orange zest. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Let it cook for 15 to 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld deeply.
- Sweeten and Add Apple Cider Vinegar: Once cranberries have softened, stir in maple syrup (natural) and apple cider vinegar. Mix thoroughly to balance the tartness with sweetness and add flavor complexity.
- Strain and Serve: Remove from heat and strain the juice through a fine mesh strainer to remove solids and spices. Pour into glasses and enjoy either warm or chilled according to preference.
Notes
- Use fresh cranberries for optimal tartness and vibrant color.
- Simmer gently to avoid bitterness and preserve balanced flavors.
- Adjust sweetness gradually by adding maple syrup little by little tasting as you go.
- Strain thoroughly to ensure a smooth texture without seeds or spice fragments.
- Enjoy the beverage warm for cozy comfort or chilled for refreshing refreshment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Spiced Cranberry Juice, cranberry drink, warm beverage, natural sweetener, cozy drink, holiday drink, autumn drink, healthy juice
