Dessert for 8
Homemade Cranberry Juice
Fresh cranberries simmer with water, then strain into a sweet, citrusy juice that cools before serving.
Typical price
$4.62for 4 servings
$1.15 per serving$4.62 for 4
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Photo: tasteofhome.com
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Cranberry sauce$0.12/oz typical | 72 oz | $8.64Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $0.33Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.23 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 quarts water
- 8 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 3/4 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup orange juice
Steps
- Bring the water and cranberries to a boil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, until the berries burst.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl, pressing the berries gently.
- Stir in the sugar, lemon juice, and orange juice until the sugar dissolves.
- Cool the juice for 15 minutes, then chill it until ready to drink.
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