Homemade Cranberry Syrup Recipe

Enjoy the wonderful taste of homemade cranberry syrup with this simple recipe. This sweet and tangy syrup is perfect for drizzling over pancakes, waffles, or ice cream. Made with fresh cranberries and a few other ingredients, this syrup is bursting with flavor and adds a festive touch to any dish. Prepare this delightful syrup in just a few minutes and impress your guests with a homemade treat. With this recipe, you'll have a delicious cranberry syrup that will elevate your breakfasts and desserts to a whole new level.

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh cranberries
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Rinse the cranberries and remove any stems or debris.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
4. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes, or until the cranberries have burst and the mixture has thickened.
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
6. Using a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth, strain the syrup into a heatproof jar or bottle.
7. Press the cranberries with the back of a spoon to extract all the liquid.
8. Stir in the vanilla extract and let the syrup cool completely before using.
9. Store the cranberry syrup in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
10. Serve the syrup over pancakes, waffles, French toast, or ice cream and enjoy!

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