Best 6 Highbush Cranberry Liqueur Recipes

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Whip up a delightful homemade liqueur with the goodness of highbush cranberries! This vibrant and flavorful liqueur, crafted from fresh or frozen cranberries, is a delightful addition to your home bar. With just a few simple ingredients and a little patience, you can create a liqueur that rivals store-bought brands. Discover a trio of enticing recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic liqueur. From the timeless elegance of the Traditional Highbush Cranberry Liqueur to the zesty burst of the Orange-Infused Highbush Cranberry Liqueur, to the creamy indulgence of the Vanilla-Infused Highbush Cranberry Liqueur, these recipes cater to a range of tastes and preferences. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with the vibrant flavors of highbush cranberries, captured in every sip of this homemade liqueur.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

HIGHBUSH CRANBERRY JAM



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Although not true cranberries, highbush cranberries also have tart red fruits that can be used in cooking. This is a lovely spread with mouthwatering tangy flavor.-Evelyn Gebhardt, Kasilof, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 3-4 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 8

7-1/2 cups highbush cranberries
3/4 cup water
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons orange juice
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a large covered kettle, simmer cranberries and water for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Press berries through a strainer; discard skins. Strain mixture through a double layer of cheesecloth (juice will drip through; discard or set aside for another use). Measure 6 cups of the pulp that remains in the cheesecloth and place in the kettle. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes, stirring frequently. Pour into freezer containers. Cool. Refrigerate or freeze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

HOMEMADE CRANBERRY LIQUEUR



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This delicious treat can be enjoyed on its own (as a post-Thanksgiving sipper) or mixed with sparkling wine to create a cranberry cordial (a festive way to kick off the holidays). Either way, it's really easy to make! Will last up to 2 months.

Provided by East Bay Adam

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Liqueur Recipes

Time P3DT15m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (12 ounce) packages fresh cranberries
2 ½ cups vodka
2 ½ cups simple syrup
¾ lemon, peeled
¾ orange, peeled
1 cinnamon stick
⅛ teaspoon ground allspice

Steps:

  • Pulse cranberries in a food processor just until roughly chopped; transfer to a clean glass container. Add vodka, simple syrup, lemon peel, orange peel, cinnamon stick, and allspice to cranberries; stir until well mixed. Seal container with a lid and store in a cool dark area, 3 to 5 days, stirring several times a day. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a glass bottle and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 1.2 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

HIGHBUSH CRANBERRY JELLY RECIPE - (3.8/5)



Highbush Cranberry Jelly Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by á-646

Number Of Ingredients 3

1000 mL (4 cups) highbush cranberries
500 mL (2 cups) water
500 mL (2 cups) sugar

Steps:

  • Wash and stem the berries and place in a saucepan with the water. Simmer, covered for 10 minutes or until all the berries have burst open. Strain out the juice and return juice to the saucepan. Add sugar and bring to a vigorous boil, stirring constantly for 5 minutes or until the mixture falls in a sheet from the spoon. Pour into sterilized jars and seal with paraffin.

FAMOUS HIGHBUSH CRANBERRY JELLY



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Make and share this Famous Highbush Cranberry Jelly recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Joanie Grow

Categories     Jellies

Time 40m

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups highbush cranberries
6 cups water
additional water (as needed)
7 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon margarine or 1/2 teaspoon butter
1 packet liquid pectin (Certo)

Steps:

  • Bring the berries and water to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Crush the berries or put through a food mill.
  • Strain the juice in a cheesecloth-lined sieve.
  • Add any additional water if need to bring the juice up to 5 cups.
  • Bring the juice and sugar up to a boil.
  • Add the margarine, then the liquid pectin.
  • Bring back to a boil, stirring constantly boil hard for 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Skim foam from surface and pour into sterile pint jars and seal.
  • Process in boiling water bath for 5 minutes.
  • NOTE: Highbush cranberries are a fruit of the honeysuckle, and completely different fruit than the lowbush or commercial cranberry.
  • Highbush cranberries grow on a shrub with pointed leaves whereas cranberries grow on a vine with oval leaves.
  • Highbush cranberries have a single seed, which needs to be removed.
  • If you have ever smelled something reminiscent of stinky socks on a stroll through the bush, you are likely very close to a good patch of highbush cranberries.
  • The seeded pulp of the highbush cranberry can be used interchangeably with the pulp of the regular cranberry in any recipe.

HIGHBUSH CRANBERRY JELLY



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High bush cranberries are not true cranberries, they are a shrubby plant with clusters of red berries that are quite acidic. This jelly is superb on toast, English muffins, with cream cheese or is also good with meat,poultry or fish. Please note that these berries smell like horrid stinky socks when the juice is being extracted from them, I like a well ventilated kitchen for this step. I also freeze the extracted juice before I make the jelly. It's convenient and it also seems to mellow the flavour.

Provided by AnnieCan

Categories     Jellies

Time P1DT15m

Yield 6 8 ounce jars

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups highbush cranberries (OK to triple)
3 cups water (OK to triple same as berries)
2/3 cup sugar (for every cup of extracted juice.)
liquid pectin (optional)

Steps:

  • Simmer the berries in the water (watch that the ratio is 2 c berries to 3 c water) for 10 minutes. Boil Rapidly for 3-5 minutes.
  • Strain the liquid through a jelly bag or cheese cloth lined sieve overnight. Do not squeeze the mixture or your jelly will be cloudy.
  • For each cup of juice, add 2/3 c white sugar. Stir it up well.
  • I used 5 cups of juice and 4 1/2 c sugar for my batch.
  • Bring to 220-222 degrees on candy thermometer.
  • Remove from heat, skim off any foam.
  • Pour into sterile jars and put in 5 minute water bath.
  • OR: Bring juice and sugar to a boil, boil hard for 1 minute. Turn off heat, add pectin, stir well. Skim, fill jars and place in water bath 5 minutes.
  • Enjoy your jelly!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.6, Sodium 3, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 23.5, Protein 0.1

HIGHBUSH CRANBERRY TEA



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-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 3-1/4 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups highbush cranberries
10 cups water, divided
2 to 3 cups sugar
1 cup red-hot candies
15 whole cloves
1 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
1/2 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring cranberries and 4 cups water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 4 minutes or until berries pop. Press through a strainer; discard skins and seeds. Juice should measure about 4-1/2 cups; set aside., In another saucepan, combine the sugar, candies, cloves and remaining water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes or until candies dissolve. Strain and discard cloves. Stir in the orange juice concentrate, lemon juice and reserved cranberry juice. Serve hot or chilled.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • For a sweeter liqueur, use more sugar. For a tarter liqueur, use less sugar.
  • If you want a clearer liqueur, strain it through a cheesecloth-lined strainer after it has steeped.
  • You can use fresh or frozen cranberries for this recipe. If using frozen cranberries, thaw them before using.
  • This liqueur can be stored in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.
  • Serve this liqueur on its own, or use it in cocktails or other recipes.

Conclusion:

Highbush cranberry liqueur is a delicious and versatile liqueur that can be enjoyed in many ways. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. Whether you enjoy it on its own, in cocktails, or in other recipes, this liqueur is sure to please. So next time you have a batch of fresh cranberries, be sure to try making this delicious liqueur.

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