Source: Alicja Neumiler, AdobeStockThanks to its high content of vitamins and beneficial microelements, cranberries can rightfully be called one of the healthiest berries. They are also great for their versatility, and are excellent for a wide variety of winter preparations – from sweet jams to strong tinctures and savory sauces. We share 20 delicious recipes!
1. Frozen Cranberries for Winter
Source: thespruceeats.comTo prevent cranberries from freezing together and to help them retain their shape, there are a couple of tricks.
You will need: 1 kg cranberries.
Preparation: Rinse and sort the cranberries, then let them dry. Spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet or board and place in the freezer. Once the berries are frozen, transfer them to bags or containers.
2. Cranberries with Sugar (No Cooking)
Source: hourblast.comIf desired, these cranberries can also be simply frozen in portions.
You will need: 1 kg cranberries, 1 kg sugar.
Preparation: Blend the cranberries with sugar. Let stand for 15 minutes and stir again until the sugar is completely dissolved. Seal the preparation in sterile jars and store in a cool, dark place.
3. Cranberry Syrup
Source: kleo.ruThis recipe requires cranberry juice, so first extract it using any convenient method.
You will need: 1 cup cranberry juice, 1.5 cups sugar.
Preparation: Bring the juice to a boil and gradually add sugar. Simmer the syrup over low heat until thickened, stirring occasionally. Pour into sterile jars.
4. Cranberry Tincture
Source: womanadvice.ruInstead of vodka, you can use moonshine or another strong alcohol of your choice.
You will need: 250 g cranberries, 500 ml vodka, 150 g sugar.
Preparation: Mash the cranberries with sugar, place in a jar, and pour vodka over them. Close with a lid and store in a dark, cool place for 3 weeks. Shake the mixture every 2-3 days. Strain the tincture and pour into a bottle.
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5. Cranberries with Honey for Winter
Source: pulse.mail.ruWe recommend storing the finished preparation in the refrigerator or a cold cellar.
You will need: 400 g cranberries, 500 g honey.
Preparation: Blend the cranberries. If the honey is thick, melt it in a water bath. Mix the honey with cranberries until dissolved and spoon into sterile jars.
6. Cranberry Jam
Source: attuale.ruCranberry jam is delicious simply spread on toast or served with cheese.
You will need: 1.3 kg cranberries, 1 kg sugar.
Preparation: Rinse the cranberries and boil for a couple of minutes in boiling water. Drain them in a colander and then pass through a meat grinder. Add sugar, bring the jam to a boil, and cook for 20 minutes. Seal it in sterile jars.
7. Cranberries with Orange for Winter
Source: patee.ruOne of the best combinations in all forms – cranberries with orange.
You will need: 500 g cranberries, 1 orange, 200 g sugar, 0.5 tsp cinnamon.
Preparation: Remove a thin layer of zest from the orange and peel the pulp, removing all membranes. Sort the cranberries and blend everything together with a blender or meat grinder. Add sugar and cinnamon, mix until smooth, and pour into sterile jars. Store the preparation in the refrigerator.
8. Five-Minute Cranberry Jam
Source: botanichka.ruThe classic five-minute jam technique will be perfect here!
You will need: 1 kg cranberries, 1 kg sugar, 1 cup water, 2 pinches vanilla.
Preparation: Sort the cranberries, cover with water, and boil for 5 minutes. Mash them with a potato masher, add sugar, and boil for another 5 minutes after the sugar dissolves. Let the mixture cool, add vanilla, boil again for 5 minutes, and seal the jam in sterile jars.
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9. Cranberry Sauce for Winter
Source: ideireceptov.ruDelicious cranberry sauce with ginger, especially good with red meat.
You will need: 500 g cranberries, 200 g apples, 300 g sugar, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 clove bud, 10 g ginger, 100 ml orange juice, 20 ml wine vinegar, spices.
Preparation: Wrap ginger, cinnamon, and cloves in a cotton sachet. Sort the cranberries, peel and chop the apples, add orange juice and vinegar, and add the sachet.
Add sugar and cook until dissolved, then simmer the sauce for another half hour over low heat. Add more spices if desired. Remove the sachet with spices and seal the sauce in sterile jars.
10. Cranberry Adjika
Source: legkovmeste.ruThis extraordinary fruit adjika will surprise all your guests and loved ones!
You will need: 500 g cranberries, 800 g apples, 500 g pears, 3 hot red peppers, 150 g sugar, 1.5 tsp salt, 150 ml dry red wine, 1 tsp each of coriander, oregano, and khmeli-suneli, spices.
Preparation: Peel and chop the apples and pears, add the chopped peppers and all spices, and simmer for half an hour over low heat. Blend the mixture and add wine and cranberries. Cook the adjika for another 15 minutes and lightly blend again. Bring the adjika to a second boil and pour into sterile jars.
11. Cranberry Juice for Winter
Source: dzen.ruFor the juice to store well in winter, it needs to be cooked slightly.
You will need: 1 kg cranberries, 300 ml water, 100 g sugar.
Preparation: Extract juice from the cranberries using any available method. Add water and sugar to taste, bring the juice to a boil, and cook for 5-7 minutes. Seal it in sterile jars.
12. Cranberry Mors for Winter
Source: taketea.ruDepending on the amount of sugar, make the mors more sour or sweeter to your taste.
You will need: 180 g cranberries, 1 L water, 80 g sugar.
Preparation: Mash the cranberries and strain them through a sieve. Pour water over the pulp, bring to a boil, add sugar, and cook for 5 minutes. Let it steep for 20 minutes under the lid and strain. Mix with cranberry juice, bring the mors to a boil, and pour into a sterile jar.
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13. Cranberry and Lingonberry Jam
Source: ideireceptov.ruIf you want the jam to be completely smooth, strain it through a sieve.
You will need: 600 g cranberries, 600 g lingonberries, 1 lemon, 1.2 kg sugar.
Preparation: Blanch the lemon with boiling water and remove the seeds. Pass it through a meat grinder with all the berries. Add sugar, bring to a boil, and cook the jam for about 20 minutes. Seal it in sterile jars.
14. Cranberry and Apple Compote for Winter
Source: aroma-avenue.ruIt turns out very tasty with a wide variety of apple types.
You will need: 500 g apples, 500 g cranberries, 400 g sugar, 2 cinnamon sticks, 2-3 L water.
Preparation: Arrange sliced apples, cinnamon, and cranberries in clean jars. Pour boiling water over them and leave for 15 minutes with the lid on. Drain this water and boil it again with sugar. Pour back into the jars and seal the compote.
15. Cranberry and Pear Jam
Source: ok.ruA simple, yet very original jam.
You will need: 1 kg cranberries, 700 g pears, 1 kg sugar, 200 ml water, 2 pinches vanilla.
Preparation: Add 100 ml of water to the cranberries, cook until soft, and blend. Finely chop the peeled pears, add another 100 ml of water and sugar, bring to a boil, and cook for 10 minutes. Add the cranberry puree and cook the jam for another 15 minutes. Seal it in sterile jars.
16. Pickled Cranberries
Source: koketta.ruCranberries are good not only in jam, but also in this interesting appetizer.
You will need: 500 g cranberries, 1 cup water, 5 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp salt, 5 tbsp vinegar, 1 tsp spices.
Preparation: Boil water with sugar, salt, and spices, then pour in the vinegar. Cook the marinade for a couple of minutes. Place the cranberries in a clean jar, pour the prepared marinade over them, and sterilize for another 10 minutes. Seal for winter.
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17. Cranberries in Their Own Juice
Source: dachasezon.ruA very healthy and low-calorie preparation, and completely sugar-free.
You will need: 2.5 kg cranberries.
Preparation: Extract juice from half of the cranberries using any convenient method. Mix it with the whole berries and heat almost to boiling. Place the mixture in sterile jars and sterilize them for another 10 minutes. Seal with lids.
18. Cranberry Jelly for Winter
Source: lookbio.ruTo make the jelly thicken faster and better, we'll add a little pectin.
You will need: 300 g cranberries, 270 g sugar, 15 g pectin, 150 ml water.
Preparation: Mix pectin and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Strain the cranberries through a sieve, then pour water over the pulp and bring to a boil. Add sugar, cook for 10 minutes, and strain this decoction. Mix it with cranberry juice and bring to a boil again. Gradually add pectin and cook the jelly for another 4-5 minutes, stirring. Pour it into a sterile jar.
19. Cranberry Jam with Walnuts
Source: 24recept.ruOnce you try this jam, you'll keep coming back for more.
You will need: 1 kg cranberries, 1 kg sugar, 200 g walnuts, 200 ml water.
Preparation: Blend the cranberries with water until small pieces remain. Add sugar, bring to a boil, and cook for 15 minutes over low heat. Then add the chopped walnuts and cook for another 20 minutes. Seal the jam in sterile jars.
20. Cranberry Pastila
Source: pro-orehi.ruA very original preparation, something like candied fruit, but even healthier!
You will need: 500 g cranberries, 3 apples, 100 ml water, 100 g sugar, powdered sugar.
Preparation: Peel and chop the apples, add cranberries, sugar, and water, and cook until soft. Blend the mixture and cook for another 15 minutes. Pour the preparation onto parchment paper in a layer 5-7 mm thick.
Dry it in a dehydrator according to instructions or in an oven at 60-70 degrees Celsius with the door slightly ajar for about 6 hours. Cut the finished pastila, roll in powdered sugar, and store in an airtight glass container.