Cranberry Simple Syrup
Cranberry simple syrup is the perfect balance of tart and sweet. This festive syrup is great for cocktails and mocktails or even drizzling over a stack of pancakes on Christmas morning!
Servings 12 ounces
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole cranberries fresh or frozen
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the water and sugar and stir to combine.
- 1 cup water,1 cup granulated sugar
- Stir occasionally as the mixture heats up to dissolve the sugar into the water.
- Once the sugar is dissolved, add the cranberries.
- 1 cup whole cranberries
- Bring the mixture to a brief boil and then reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and cover the saucepan to allow simple syrup to steep while cooling.
- Once cooled, using a mesh strainer or cheesecloth, strain simple syrup into an airtight jar and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
