Cranberry Syrup

Brighten up your breakfasts and beverages with this homemade cranberry syrup, a perfect blend of tartness and sweetness infused with hints of orange zest and vanilla. Made with fresh cranberries, granulated sugar, and water, this simple recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, including prep time. The cranberries burst into a rich, jewel-toned syrup that’s versatile enough to drizzle over pancakes and waffles, swirl into yogurt, or even elevate your favorite cocktails. Straining the mixture creates a silky-smooth texture, while the addition of vanilla adds a warm, aromatic finish. Store this vibrant cranberry syrup in your fridge for up to two weeks, ensuring a splash of seasonal flavor is always within reach!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups Fresh cranberries
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Orange zest
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the fresh cranberries under cold running water and drain well.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, granulated sugar, water, and orange zest.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens slightly.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool for 5 minutes.

Step 6

Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof bowl or jar, pressing the cranberries gently to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.

Step 7

Stir in the vanilla extract and allow the syrup to cool completely at room temperature.

Step 8

Transfer the cranberry syrup into a clean, airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Step 9

Serve as desired over pancakes, waffles, desserts, or use it as a base for cocktails.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(849.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	961.2

Total Fat 0.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 15.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 250.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.9g	0%
Total Sugars 217.9g
Protein 1.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 50.3mg	0%
Iron 1.0mg	0%
Potassium 339.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.4%

Protein: 0.7%

Carbs: 98.9%