Dessert for 8
Homemade Cranberry Juice
$5.33for 435 minServes 8
Fresh cranberries simmer with water, then strain into a sweet, citrusy juice that cools before serving.
Photo: tasteofhome.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Cranberry sauce$0.12/oz typical | 72 oz | $8.64Typical price |
 | Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.17Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 2.75 | $1.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.67 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugar
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- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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Typical price
$1.33 per serving$5.33 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 quarts water
- 8 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 3/4 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup orange juice
Steps
- Bring the water and cranberries to a boil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, until the berries burst.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl, pressing the berries gently.
- Stir in the sugar, lemon juice, and orange juice until the sugar dissolves.
- Cool the juice for 15 minutes, then chill it until ready to drink.
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