3 Secrets to Perfect Cranberry Canning Recipes Every Time
A simple guide to canning cranberries to preserve their freshness and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 3 pints 1x
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Boiling Water Bath
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh cranberries
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash the cranberries and remove any stems or debris.
- In a large pot, combine water, sugar, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil.
- Add cranberries and simmer for 10 minutes until they start to pop.
- Ladle the hot cranberry mixture into sterilized jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.
- Seal the jars and process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes.
- Remove jars and let them cool before storing.
Notes
- Use firm, fresh cranberries for best results.
- Adjust sugar to taste if preferred.
- Store in a cool, dark place for up to a year.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg