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With the holiday season just around the corner, this Holiday Spiced Cranberry Simple Syrup is a must have cocktail ingredient. Whether you are adding it to a Vodka Soda, or mixing it into your Margarita, it will instantly bring a dash of festivity to your cocktails. Incredibly easy to make, and delicious to boot, this will become a yearly staple for your holiday celebrations. Made with organic Florida cane sugar from Florida Crystals, this Spiced Cranberry Simple Syrup recipe supports local Florida!
WHAT INGREDIENTS DO I NEED TO MAKE HOLIDAY SPICED CRANBERRY SIMPLE SYRUP?
The Sweetener
The Sugar: For all of our simple syrup recipes we use Florida Crystals. Organic sugar produced by Florida Crystals is Non-GMO Project verified, vegan, kosher, minimally processed and unlike other sugarcane producers doesn’t use harmful pesticides and herbicides. While this doesn’t make it a super-food “per se”, it does mean it retains more of its nutrients, and contains less of the nasty stuff, than standard white sugar.
Not only is it the smarter choice for your body, but it’s also the smarter choice for the planet. Florida Crystals boasts some of the most eco-friendly farms in the nation leveraging technology, natural pest control (barn owls) and crop rotation to ensure that the sugar they produce is sustainable and has minimal impact on the environment
Recommended Sugar: If you plan on making simple syrup regularly, or are a keen baker then the 3 pack of the 3 Pound jug is the best value:
But if your pantry is short on space then they do a more manageable 2 Pound pack:
The Flavoring
The Cranberries: The majority of US cranberries are farmed in two states. Over half are farmed in Wisconsin and another third in Massachusetts. Chances are that if you are buying fresh cranberries in your store then they will be from our cousins up north, especially if you are buying during US harvest season (mid-September to mid- November). If you can get fresh then that’s best, however frozen work perfectly as well.
The Spices: This simple syrup recipe is full of those warming winter spices that make this smell and taste like Christmas.
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
If you don’t have any nutmeg and ginger in your pantry then you can also make a great cinnamon spiced simple syrup by replacing the nutmeg and ginger with another 3/4 teaspoon of cinnamon.
The Water: If you are using water in cocktails, simple syrups or just drinking it throughout the day, use filtered water. Water straight from the tap contains tiny amounts of levels of chlorine and heavy metals, so you want to get rid of that before you use it. If you don’t already own one, then we’d recommend getting yourself a Brita pitcher.
Recommended Pitcher: BRITA Everyday Water Pitcher (10 cup)
WHAT EQUIPMENT SHOULD I USE TO MAKE HOLIDAY SPICED CRANBERRY SIMPLE SYRUP?
Saucepan: A saucepan with a pouring spout and straining lid can be particularly useful. Especially if you are making flavored simple syrups by steeping berries like this recipe. Heavy bottomed nonstick pans are the way to go as they absorb and distribute heat more evenly to prevent sticking and burning.
Recommended Pan: FABERWARE Nonstick Saucepan with Straining Lid (1 Quart)
Strainer: At the end of this recipe you will need to strain the cranberries to get all that delicious juice. You will need a medium sized fine mesh strainer, and there are plenty of options on Amazon to cover all your straining needs.
Recommended Strainer: MAKERSTEP Stainless Steel Mesh Strainers (Set of 3)
HOW SHOULD I STORE MY HOLIDAY SPICED CRANBERRY SIMPLE SYRUP?
Storage: This Cranberry Simple Syrup can be stored in an airtight container for up to a 3 weeks. You can store your simple syrup in any bottles that you already have at home in the kitchen. If you make cocktails, and use simple syrups regularly however, it is worth getting yourself some storage bottles specifically for your simple syrups. Anything made for pouring liquid will do the job, so things like olive oil dispensers work great. We’ve received plenty of compliments on our cork topped jug, and everyone is always surprised when we tell them it was only around $10 from Amazon!
Recommended Storage Bottle: BORMIOLI ROCCO Cork Topped Oil Bottle, (8 oz)
Funnel: If you’re going to be transferring your simple syrup to a bottle then get a funnel. It will save you making a mess of your kitchen worktops. There are plenty of affordable options on amazon and most of them are collapsible to save on space in your kitchen.
Recommended Funnel: RIENAR Silicone Collapsible Funnel (2 Pack)
We hope you enjoy the Holiday Spiced Cranberry Simple Syrup below. Cheers and Merry Christmas!
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Holiday Spiced Cranberry Simple Syrup
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Cane Sugar
- 1 Cup Water
- 1.5 Cups Fresh or Thawed Frozen Cranberries
- Peel of 1 Orange
- 1/2 Tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 Tsp Ground Nutmeg
- 1/4 Tsp Ground Ginger
Instructions
- Step 1: Add the cranberries to a medium saucepan and using a wooden spoon or the bottom of a cocktail shaker gently press firmly to lightly crush the cranberries.
- Step 2: Add the sugar, spices and orange peel and stir until everything is combined. Leave to rest for 30 minutes.
- Step 3: Add the water and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Step 2: When it comes to a boil reduce heat to low and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
- Step 3: Remove from heat and leave to steep for 20 mins.
- Step 4: Strain mixture through a fine mesh strainer, pressing gently on the berries with a wooden spoon to release the juices.
- Step 5: Pour simple syrup into an airtight container.
Notes
Tips
Storage: Simple syrup can be stored safely in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
OTHER HOMEMADE SIMPLE SYRUP RECIPES TO TRY:
Organic Cane Sugar Simple Syrup
Orange Blossom Honey Simple Syrup
