How to Make Cranberry Juice from Fresh Cranberries

Cranberry juice from fresh cranberries can be sweetened to taste.

Cranberry juice made from fresh cranberries is a common drink served at Swedish lunch tables. However, it's easy to make your own at home with only a few simple ingredients. This recipe yields approximately 1 qt. of fresh cranberry juice and can be easily customized to your desired level of sweetness.

Instructions

things you'll need:

• Cranberries
• Fresh lemon juice
• Blender
• Fine mesh strainer
• Medium saucepan
• Granulated sugar
• Drink pitcher
• Ice cubes (optional)

1. • 1
     Add 2 cups of water and 1 tbsp. of fresh lemon juice to a clean blender container.
   • 2
     Add 4 cups of fresh cranberries to the lemon juice and water mixture. Blend on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes, or until a thick liquid is achieved, and no solid chunks are visible.
   • 3
     Place the lidded blender container in the refrigerator and allow it to steep overnight. Remove the container in the morning, and strain the cranberry juice through a fine mesh strainer into a medium saucepan. Discard any solid material.
   • 4
     Add 1 cup of granulated sugar to the saucepan and heat over medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the sugar is dissolved.
   • 5
     Remove the pan from the heat and add 1 cup of cold water. You may add more or less water, depending on your tastes. Less water will yield sweeter cranberry juice.
   • 6
     Transfer the cranberry juice to a drink pitcher, and chill in the refrigerator before serving. Add ice cubes, if desired, to speed the chilling process.