Cranberry Orange Juice Syrup Food

SIMPLE SYRUP - CRANBERRY ORANGE FOR CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Place all ingredients EXCEPT ice cubes in a medium sauce pan.
• Bring to a boil, turn down the heat to med-high.
• Cook for 2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved.
• Remove from the heat and pour through a wire mesh strainer, pressing berries with the back of a spoon to release their juices.
• Discard solids.
• Stir in 1/2 C ice cubes to cool.
• Freeze for 20 minutes to further cool.
• Add 1 - 2 Tablespoons to your favorite sparkling wine. I love Prosecco.
• Float a few frozen cranberries in the glass and watch them dance in the bubbles!

ORANGE MAPLE CRANBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Rinse the cranberries. Discard any mushy or underripe berries and stems.
• Place a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat and add the cranberries, 1/3 cup pure maple syrup, orange zest, orange juice, water, and cinnamon stick. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a boil. Continue boiling over medium heat until the berries burst and break down, forming a sauce, 15-20 minutes.
• Taste for sweetness. If it's too tart, add more syrup - a tablespoon at a time - until the sauce tastes sweet enough for you.
• Remove from the heat and let cool. Spoon into your serving container to serve or store in an airtight container, refrigerated, for 3-4 days. You can also freeze your cranberry sauce for up to 2 months - I do this every Thanksgiving! Just place the sauce in an airtight container or zipper freezer bag and transfer to the freezer. Move to the fridge to thaw about 24-48 hours before the big meal.

CRANBERRY-ORANGE SIMPLE SYRUP RECIPE - (4.1/5)

Steps:

• Place one tablespoon sugar, cranberries and orange peel in a saucepot. Cook down until tender, about five minutes. Add 1 ½ cups sugar, water, lemon juice and salt to the pot and bring to a boil. Remove from heat. If you want more intense flavors and color, you can let the mixture cool for 30 minutes. Strain the liquid twice to remove the fruit. Pour the cooled mixture into a bottle or pitcher.