Cranberry Beverage Syrup

Name: Cranberry Beverage Syrup
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 2 quarts water; 3 pounds fresh or frozen cranberries; 5 cups sugar; 5 cinnamon sticks (3 inches); ADDITIONAL INGREDIENT FOR CRANBERRY COOLER:; 1 liter ginger ale, chilled; ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR CRAN-APPLE DRINK:; 2 cups apple juice, chilled; 2 cups club soda, chilled; ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR CRANBERRY-LEMON SPARKLE:; 1-1/2 quarts cold water; 1-1/2 quarts ginger ale, chilled; 1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed; ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR CRANBERRY TEA:; 2 cups club soda, chilled; 2 cups iced tea, chilled

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. + chilling

Makes

6 servings

"This makes enough punch for many parties," assures Carolyn Zimmerman of Fairbury, Illinois. Her convenient recipe creates a syrup you can refrigerate or freeze, then stir into four different refreshing thirst-quenchers.

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Ingredients

2 quarts water
3 pounds fresh or frozen cranberries
5 cups sugar
5 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENT FOR CRANBERRY COOLER:
1 liter ginger ale, chilled
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR CRAN-APPLE DRINK:
2 cups apple juice, chilled
2 cups club soda, chilled
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR CRANBERRY-LEMON SPARKLE:
1-1/2 quarts cold water
1-1/2 quarts ginger ale, chilled
1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR CRANBERRY TEA:
2 cups club soda, chilled
2 cups iced tea, chilled

Directions

In a Dutch oven, bring the water, cranberries, sugar and cinnamon to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until berries pop. Mash slightly with a potato masher; simmer 5 minutes longer.
Strain and discard pulp and cinnamon sticks. Refrigerate syrup in 2-cup portions for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw before using. Yield: 5 batches (about 10 cups total).
To prepare Cranberry Cooler: In a pitcher, combine 2 cups cranberry syrup and ginger ale. Serve over ice. Yield: 6 servings.
To prepare Cran-Apple Drink: In a pitcher, combine 2 cups cranberry syrup, apple juice and club soda. Serve over ice. Yield: 6 servings.
To prepare Cranberry-Lemonade Sparkle: In a punch bowl, combine water, ginger ale, 4 cups cranberry syrup and lemonade concentrate. Serve over ice. Yield: 18-20 servings.
To prepare Cranberry Tea: In a pitcher, combine 2 cups cranberry syrup, club soda and iced tea. Serve over ice. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 210 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 13mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (51g sugars, 2g fiber), 0 protein.

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