Bright cranberries and fresh orange come together in this gorgeous Cranberry Orange Christmas Syrup, a vibrant homemade holiday drink mixer with a sweet-tart flavor and beautiful ruby-red color.
It’s an easy Christmas recipe that can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for holiday entertaining. Use it to make festive mocktails, flavor sparkling water, drizzle over pancakes, or add a splash to desserts.Exploring Gourmet Foods
Recipe Overview
Category Details
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15–20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time About 1 hour
Yield About 2 cups
Difficulty Easy
Cuisine American-inspired
Best For Christmas, holidays, parties
Storage Refrigerate up to 1 week
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dessert
orange juice
Orange Fruit
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
* Beautiful Christmas color: Fresh cranberries create a naturally vibrant ruby-red syrup.
* Fresh citrus flavor: Orange zest and juice balance the tart cranberries.
* Easy to make: Everything comes together in one saucepan.
* Make-ahead friendly: Prepare it before your holiday gathering.
* Versatile: Excellent in mocktails, sparkling drinks, desserts, and breakfast recipes.
* Naturally festive: It makes a beautiful homemade addition to a Christmas table.Getting Organic Produce
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
Ingredient Amount
Fresh or frozen cranberries 12 oz (340 g)
Granulated sugar 1½ cups (300 g)
Water 1½ cups (360 ml)
Fresh orange juice ½ cup (120 ml)
Orange zest 1 tablespoon
Cinnamon stick 1
Fresh ginger, sliced 1 small piece
Vanilla extract 1 teaspoonSampling Craft Beverages
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