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Mason jar filled with homemade cranberry juice on a table next to a bowl of fresh cranberries.

Homemade Cranberry Juice Recipe

Easy homemade cranberry juice recipe with just cranberries and water. Perfect for mocktails, dressings, and more!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Drinks

Equipment

  • Large pot non-reactive (avoid unlined tin, copper, aluminum, or cast iron)
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Storage jar with lid
  • Ice cube tray (optional for freezing portions)

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups fresh cranberries
  • 4 cups water

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the cranberries under cold water. Remove any that are soft or shriveled.
  • In a large pot, combine the cranberries and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes. The cranberries will burst and the water will turns a beautiful deep red.
  • Let the mixture cool slightly, then strain through a fine mesh strainer into a large glass measuring cup or jar. Use the back of a spoon to gently press the cranberries to extract as much juice as possible.
  • Once cooled, store the juice in a glass jar with a lid. Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze in an ice cube tray for 2-3 hours, then transfer to a freezer bag. Label the bag and use within 6 months.
Keyword Cranberries