Simple cranberry juice

Cookinero 17 Aug 2025

Cranberry juice, especially when prepared at home, is called a natural antibiotic and a storehouse of vitamin C. The right cranberry juice will boost your immunity, strengthen your blood vessels and reduce fever. We offer you a step-by-step recipe with minimal heat treatment, following which you can brew a truly tasty and healthy drink, preserving the healing properties of the berry. The juice can be prepared from both fresh and frozen cranberries.

How to cook Simple cranberry juice

Step 1

Simple cranberry juice

Place the prepared cranberries in a bowl and mash them well with a masher. This should be done very carefully so that the berry juice does not splash everywhere.

Step 2

Simple cranberry juice

Pour the released juice through a sieve (cheesecloth) into a jar and put it away for a while.

Step 3

Simple cranberry juice

Place the remaining berry pulp in a saucepan, pour in cold water, put on the fire, bring to a boil. Cook them on low heat for about 3 minutes.

Step 4

Simple cranberry juice

Remove the broth from the heat, add sugar, cool until warm, add cranberry juice and stir. Serve cooled.

Simple cranberry juice - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes, you can use frozen cranberries. Thaw them first, then mash as instructed. Frozen berries may release slightly more liquid, so adjust water as needed.
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Shake before serving as natural separation may occur.
Absolutely! Replace sugar with stevia, erythritol, or monk fruit sweetener to taste. Start with a small amount and adjust.
Use a clean cotton towel, nut milk bag, or even a fine-mesh colander lined with paper towels for effective straining.
Yes, simply multiply ingredients proportionally. The cooking time remains the same, but cooling may take longer.
Add more sweetener to taste, or mix with apple juice (1:1 ratio) after preparation for natural sweetness.
Yes, freeze in ice cube trays for single servings or airtight containers (leave headspace). Thaw overnight in fridge.
Try it as a cocktail mixer, pour over ice with mint, blend into smoothies, or use as a base for fruity popsicles.

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