Homemade Fresh Cranberry Juice
Homemade Fresh Cranberry Juice is so simple to make and absolutely delicious. This recipe is a great use for cranberries when they are in season.
Servings 9 Cups
Ingredients
- 8 cups fresh cranberries
- 8 cups water
- ½ cup agave nectar up to 1 cup
- ½ cup orange juice fresh squeezed
- ½ cup lemon juice fresh squeezed
Instructions
- Add the cranberries and water to a large stockpot. Bring to a boil and then turn down the heat, cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
- Pass the cranberry mixture through a food mill with the smallest plate. Add agave nectar to your taste. Add the 2 juices to the bowl and stir to combine.
- Set a fine-meshed sieve over a large bowl, pass the cranberry mixture through the sieve, trying to not press the solids too much (this will result in a thicker juice). Remove solids to a bowl and repeat with remaining cranberry mixture. Save solids for another use (fruit leather perhaps). Refrigerate juice and serve.
Notes
- Use a blender if you don't have a food mill and pass through a sieve.
- Save the solids and spread on a baking sheet lined with parchment and bake at 250ºF for around 2-3 hours, or until dry.
- Store juice in a glass pitcher or mason jars for the freshest taste.
- Keep refrigerated and consume within 5–7 days.
- Freeze extra juice in portions for smoothies or cocktails.
- Shake or stir before serving, as natural settling may occur.
Nutrition
Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 113mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 82IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.3mg
