☕ A Tuesday Tea Release - Okay, who forgot the cranberries?
Nov 22, 2022 7:00 pm
Dear ,
For a few years there, I thought cranberries were making a comeback. In 2018 to 2020, simmer pots were all the rage. What makes your house smell better than cranberries, bay leaves and cinnamon sticks? Nothing. Unfortunately, it seems the fruit has once again fallen by the wayside.
Are we really going to let this happen?
Ignoring all of the sweets that incorporate a zing of cranberry, there are an endless number of cranberry-flavored drinks ... tea, for instance.
I stumbled onto this recipes -- passed down for generations -- on Montana Happy. I can easily see this becoming one of our own family traditions. It looks so beautiful, smells mouthwatering and the flavor does not disappoint.
Ingredients
12 oz of fresh cranberries
2 juiced oranges
2 juiced lemons
2 cinnamon sticks
TWELVE whole cloves
1 1/2 cups of white sugar
3 1/2 quarts of water
Instructions
Toss all your ingredients in the slow cooker or crockpot on low for 6 hours.
I cannot imagine making this any other way, but if you prefer, you can also make it on the stove. Start by bringing the water and berries to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for half an hour. Add the other ingredients. Remove from heat, and cover for one hour.
Not only does this taste and smell really wonderful, it's also infused with nutrients, and is, in no small part, thanks to the cranberries, a literal powerhouse of vitamins and antioxidants.
Unfortunately, cranberries, like any ingredient, can be a problem for some people, so if you struggle with kidney stones, take the blood thinner warfarin or have other existing health issues, you may want to check with your doctor.
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