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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 30 |
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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. 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:
1. 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.
2. 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).
3. To prepare Cranberry Cooler: In a pitcher, combine 2 cups cranberry syrup and ginger ale. Serve over ice. Yield: 6 servings.
4. To prepare Cran-Apple Drink: In a pitcher, combine 2 cups cranberry syrup, apple juice and club soda. Serve over ice. Yield: 6 servings.
5. 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.
6. To prepare Cranberry Tea: In a pitcher, combine 2 cups cranberry syrup, club soda and iced tea. Serve over ice. Yield: 6 servings. Yield: 6 servings.
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