Ocean Spray Classic Cranberry Juice with No Added Sugar, 1L Carton (12-Pack)

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Once cool, either drink the juice immediately. Or transfer the juice to an airtight jar/bottle in the fridge to save for later! Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We avoid using tertiary references. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. Then do one more extraction with 1 quart of water, simmer again for 5 minutes. Strain one last time. This will yield a juice that’s sweet and light, perfect for straining and drinking over ice with no other preparation (or dilution).

If you’re looking for more wholesome thanksgiving recipes, you’ll also love this Tahini Gravy, this Easy Vegan Cornbread, and this Cranberry and Green Bean Salad. Canning cranberry juice at home means you control the quality of the fruit, the strength of the juice, and most importantly, the amount of sugar (if any). There are two basic methods, and both are simple water bath canning recipes. I love the fact that this cranberry juice from 365 is just made from filtered water, cranberry juice, and cranberry juice concentrate. Such a simple ingredient list. This cranberry juice contains 7g of total sugar and 0g of added sugar per serving.

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Not only does this homemade cranberry juice taste miles above and beyond store-bought options, but it’s cheaper to make, you can avoid pesticides (by using organic berries), and you can control the sugar content (as well as what type of sugar to use: regular, unrefined, or even a sugar-free sweetener). Even better, the juice isn’t diluted with any other juice either (unless you decide you want it to be!). Sweeten to taste: everyone’s desired sweetness level will differ, so start by adding a small amount and adjust, tasting in-between, until it reaches your sweet spot (no pun intended!). Chew B, et al. (2018). Chronic consumption of alow-calorie, high-polyphenol cranberry beverage attenuates inflammation andimproves glucoregulation and HDL cholesterol in healthy overweight humans: Arandomized controlled trial. DOI: It’s so incredibly simple, and saves a lot of time during cranberry season (when everyone’s busy with the holidays anyway). The cost of the Homemade Cranberry Juice of course will vary based on the method chosen, but we had a great time making the “blender version” numerous times. I would say that we probably got a good value out of the 2 cups of organic cranberries that we used! For sure, taking into account that they were organic, I would say that we got a good value. Avoid Pesticides

This cranberry juice from Georgia’s Natural is also just simply made from organic cranberry juice. There are 14g of total sugar per serving and 0g of added sugar per serving of this cranberry juice. I also love the fact that this cranberry juice is cold-pressed and never made from concentrate. Sucralose: is an artificial sweetener that is "zero-calorie". Although derived from normal sugar, it is treated to stop it from being absorbed at the same rate by the digestive tract, thus preventing it from having the same undesirable effects on our health. The way it is processed also makes it up to 600 times sweeter than regular sugar , so a little will go a very long way. Orange juice: orange juice is a popular addition to cranberry juice recipes. It pairs wonderfully with the cranberries while adding some natural sweetness. Use oranges, clementines, mandarins, etc. For a very subtle flavor enhancement, add just a tablespoon or two of the juice.

Canning Cranberry Juice

Yes, you can! I actually haven’t tried yet. However, if you follow this process for canning with a 15 minute processing time (for up to 1000ft altitude; adjust based on your altitude), it should work. I’ve also heard of people who simply store the juice while it’s hot to create a seal and then store it in the fridge for several months. Recipe Tips and Notes Most of the cranberries will burst while simmering, but you can choose to pop all of the cranberries by using a fork or potato masher too. I like to leave some whole for more textural variation. KITCHEN TIPS + FAQ:

There’s a lot of cranberry sauce variation out there, so feel free to modify/add in as you please. Some other great options would be to add spices like cinnamon and cloves, texture with chopped nuts, or some extra orange zest to really amp up that citrus flavor. This truly might be a concern. Apparently, no slow cookers have tested definitely for being lead free and since cranberries are acidic, any lead present might leach into your juice. Using this method is up to your discretion, of course. What Can You Do with Leftover Cranberry Mash?Store: once cool, store the homemade cranberry juice in a clean jar/container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days (though drinking it within the first 2-3 is best nutritionally). U.S. Food & Drug Administration. FDA Announces Qualified Health Claim for Certain Cranberry Products and Urinary Tract Infections. Some sources have determined that the amount of pesticides in foods should not cause harm ( source), while others cite concerns about ongoing exposure (source). We choose to be as careful about this as we can. Is Cranberry Juice Keto Friendly?