Best Homemade Cranberry Liqueur Recipes

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CRANBERRY LIQUEUR



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I always associate autumn with cranberries. Here is an elegant liqueur that's really easy to make (and a treat to receive as a Christmas or hostess gift). If giving as a gift, be sure to allow enough time (in days) for the fruit to fully infuse the liquor. Cooking time is actually infusion time. UPDATE: After the liqueur is made, try using it to make Rita L's cocktail A Jolly Christmas Special Cosmo or Red Hot Lovers Cosmo (recipe #109007), or if you give the liqueur as a gift, you might want to give the recipient a copy of Rita's recipe to go with it!)

Provided by echo echo

Categories     Beverages

Time P12DT20m

Yield 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb cranberries
4 cups superfine sugar, divided
1 cup water
3 cups 80 proof vodka

Steps:

  • Combine cranberries with 2 cups sugar.
  • Add water and boil 4-5 minutes until skins start to pop.
  • Remove from heat and cool.
  • Put in a mixing jar, add vodka and shake vigorously.
  • Cover and leave to infuse at least 7 days, shaking or stirring occasionally.
  • Pour thru a coarse strainer and discard berries.
  • Let rest 3-4 days.
  • Without shaking the jar, decant only the clear liquor into another jar, leaving white residue in the original jar.
  • The white residue can be put thru a paper strainer (I use an unbleached coffee filter) until liquid is clear; add the strained liquor to the already decanted liqueur.
  • Combine liqueur with 2 more cups of sugar and shake vigorously until sugar is absorbed.
  • Let clear overnight and bottle.

CRANBERRY-ORANGE SAUCE



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Enjoy this savory cranberry-orange sauce ready with just five ingredients and two steps - the perfect accompaniment to your meats.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Condiment

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bag (12 oz) fresh cranberries
1 1/3 cups sugar
1 tablespoon finely shredded orange peel
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup orange-flavored liqueur or orange juice

Steps:

  • In nonreactive 4-quart saucepan, mix cranberries, sugar, orange peel, water and lemon juice. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until juices start to flow and sugar is dissolved.
  • Increase heat to medium; simmer 6 to 8 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until cranberries pop. Stir in liqueur. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until completely cooled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 0 mg, Sugar 37 g, TransFat 0 g

CRANBERRY LIQUEUR (LIGHT)



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I have made this for Christmas and also for Summer parties - it is delicious! It keeps in the fridge for up to a year (as I am writing this, I am having a sip of my liqueur I prepared for Easter - and it is still as good (if not better)!! I got this recipe from a Cooking light magazine.

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
3 cups vodka

Steps:

  • Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan; cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and cool completely.
  • Place cranberries in a food processor; process 2 minutes or until finely chopped. Combine sugar mixture and cranberries in a large bowl; stir in vodka.
  • Pour the vodka mixture into clean jars; secure with lids. Let stand 3 weeks in a cool, dark place, shaking every other day.
  • Strain the cranberry mixture through a cheesecloth-lined sieve into a bowl, and discard solids. Carefully pour liqueur into clean bottles or jars.
  • Note: Liqueur can be stored refrigerated or at room temperature for up to a year.

CRANBERRY LIQUEUR



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Provided by Jonathan Reynolds

Categories     cocktails

Yield About 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups frozen cranberries
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 cups vodka
2 cinnamon sticks

Steps:

  • Boil the cranberries, sugar and 1/2 cup water until the cranberries are soft and start to pop, 5 to 10 minutes. Puree in a food processor and pour into a jar. Add the vodka and cinnamon sticks and refrigerate for at least 3 days and up to several weeks. Strain through a fine sieve before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 439, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 3 milligrams, Sugar 58 grams

CRANBERRY LIQUEUR



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Great liqueur for Christmas drinking or Christmas gifts. Cranberry solids are great for making cranberry loafs (with a kick!) Very good served with soda water and orange juice.

Provided by bella_bex

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Liqueur Recipes

Time P7DT17h7m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 cups cranberries, coarsely chopped
3 cups white sugar
2 cups gin
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine cranberries, sugar, gin, and vanilla extract in a large sterilized jar with a tight-fitting lid. Let stand at room temperature for 6 weeks, shaking at least once a week. Pour mixture through a sieve and discard solids. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 1.1 mg, Sugar 38.6 g

HIGHBUSH CRANBERRY LIQUEUR RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by รก-646

Number Of Ingredients 9

Optional:
500 mL (2 cups) highbush cranberries
375 mL (1 1/2 cups) vodka
375 mL (1 1/2 cups) sugar
200 mL (3/4) cup water
1/2 lemon or lime peel
1/4 orange peel
1 stick cinnamon
1/8 tsp. ground allspice

Steps:

  • Thoroughly wash and rinse a large 40 oz glass container with a tight fitting lid. Wash and stem berries, chop into puree using a food processor and place in glass container. Add lemon and orange peel, vodka, sugar, and optional spices. Let stand for 4 weeks in a dark place, shaking gently each day to dissolve the sugar. Strain several times using cheesecloth, rebottle, and serve.

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