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BOTTLE OF CRANBERRY SYRUP WITH FRESH CRANBERRIES AND WINTER GREENS IN BACKGROUND

Homemade Cranberry Syrup and Jam

Two ingredients and 6 minutes are all it takes to make the easiest and best syrup and jam recipe you will ever make.
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Course: Breakfast/Brunch/Dessert
Cuisine: Amercian
Keyword: cranberries, holiday baking, holiday food, homemade jam, homemade syrup
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 6 minutes
Servings: 4 Recipe makes 1/2 cup syrup and 1/3 cup jam
Author: Laura Franco

Equipment

  • Stovetop pot
  • Glass jar or bowl
  • Strainer

Ingredients 

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 6-8 oz. fresh or frozen cranberries

Instructions

  • Place ingredients into a stovetop pan.
  • Bring it to a boil for 1 minute until the berries begin to pop.
  • Reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
  • Use a small sieve strainer to separate the liquid syrup from the solid cranberry pieces.
  • Store both in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator.

Notes

Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips
  • I recommend buying fresh cranberries in bulk during the holiday season. Freeze the bags of cranberries for up to a year and use them year-round.
  • Store fresh cranberries in the refrigerator for up to a month. I like to store them in large mason jars with a lid.
  • This syrup and jam recipe lasts for 2 weeks in the refrigerator in an airtight jar or container.