Posts Tagged ‘cranberries’

Cranberry Cordial recipe

Thursday, July 17th, 2008
Description

A delicious recipe for Cranberry Cordial, with cranberries, sugar and light rum. Also lists similar drink recipes.
Ingredients

1/2 kg coarsely chopped cranberries
3/4 liter sugar
1/2 liter light rum

Method
Place the chopped cranberries in a 2 liter jar that has a tight-fitting lid. Add the sugar and rum. Adjust the lid securely and place the jar in a cool, dark place. Invert the jar and shake it every day for six weeks.

When ready, strain the cordial into bottles and seal with corks.

Cranberry Juice Cocktail recipe

Saturday, February 9th, 2008
Description

A delicious recipe for Cranberry Juice Cocktail, with cranberries, water, salt, oranges and sugar. Also lists similar drink recipes.
Ingredients

1 lb cranberries
5 cups water
salt
2 – 3 slices oranges
1/2 cup sugar

Method
Wash the cranberries and put them into a nonreactive saucepan with the water, a pinch of salt and if you wish, the orange slices. Cook over medium heat until all the berries burst — about 10 minutes.

Pour the fruit and liquid into a cheesecloth-lined sieve. Strain the juice to the saucepan, add the sugar and boil for two or three minutes.

Taste and add more sugar if it is needed. Cool and chill the juice before serving.