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Spiced Cranberry Syrup
One of my favorite holiday syrups is a cross between homemade cranberry sauce and simple syrup, simmered with orange and all the best wintery spices.
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Ingredients
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 cup unsweetened cranberry juice
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • Peels from 1 orange
  • Juice from 1/2 orange
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 3-4 whole cloves
  • 1 star anise
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp Grand Marnier (optional)
Instructions
    For a classic cranberry syrup, leave out the spices, but keep the orange peel and juice.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, cranberry juice, sugar, orange peels, fresh orange juice, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, nutmeg, and Grand Marnier.
  • Place over low heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar has completely dissolved.
  • Allow the mixture to gently simmer over low heat for 15–20 minutes, until the cranberries begin to burst and the syrup becomes fragrant and infused with the spices.
  • Remove from the heat and allow the syrup to steep for an additional 10–15 minutes.
  • Strain through a fine-mesh strainer, gently pressing the cranberries to release their juices.
  • Allow to cool completely before using. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.