cranberry shrub
I found this recipe in Sunset magazine and thought it sounded interesting so I made some up and have been enjoying it. At the end of the recipe I will post some of the ways it can be used.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
method
Stove Top
yield
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
How To Make cranberry shrub
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Step 1Bring all ingredients to a simmer with 2 cups of water in a small soucepan over medium heat, stirring often. Reduce heat to low and cook 5 minutes until most cranberries have burst.
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Step 2Strain mixture, pressing liquid out of pulp using the back of a spoon. Discard pulp. Chill at least 1 hour. Store for up to 3 months.
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Step 3Ways to use Shrub: 1. Pour over ice and top with club soda. 2.Mix with sparkling wine. 3.Muddle with an orange slice and ice. Add bourbon and top with club soda. 4. Fill a tall glass with ice, layer in a splash of shrub, then add equal parts orange juice and tequila. 5. Shake with ice and equal parts shrub, gin, and sweet vermouth. Strain into a glass.
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Step 4I think it would also be good to use in a dressing with some olive oil or vegetable oil for a spinach salad. Or use also in a hot dressing for a wilted spinach salad.
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Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Ingredient:
Fruit
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
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