Two Ingredient Cranberry Simple Syrup (great for drinks!)
Tangy, tart, and perfectly sweet this two-ingredient cranberry simple syrup recipe comes together in less than 5 minutes! As a bonus, you can add a dash of your favorite warming spices like cinnamon or allspice to use in your favorite drink recipes during the holidays!
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 44kcal
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Mason Jar with Lid
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup cranberry juice (not cranberry juice cocktail)
- Pinch ground cinnamon, cloves, and/or allspice (optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup cranberry juice. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved into water, about 5 minutes.
- If syrup simmers ever so slightly, that’s ok, just be sure not to let it rapidly boil. If desired, add a pinch of ground cinnamon, cloves, allspice, or all of the above.
- Once the sugar has dissolved, remove from heat and pour into glass storage jar.
- Allow to cool to room temperature before covering and storing in refrigerator.
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Notes
- Simple syrup can be stored, covered, in the fridge, for up to two months. If it develops an off color or smell, looks cloudy, or has mold, discard immediately.
- Nutrition facts calculated without the addition of spices.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 0.05g | Fat: 0.05g | Saturated Fat: 0.002g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 0.4mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.04mg