Cranberries, fresh ginger and a few other ingredients slow cook together in this easy all-natural juice recipe. Serve hot or cold.
Did you know that cranberries are actually considered a super food? Fresh cranberries are one of the top antioxidant-rich foods. They’re low calorie, low sugar, and full of vitamins. More reason to love them! What I don’t love is how fresh cranberries disappear after the holidays. They’re at their peak October through December however come spring it’s almost impossible to find fresh cranberries.
This recipe does not use concentrated juice and definitely no added sugar. I even list honey as an optional ingredient. If you want, you can add honey or (another natural sweetener like maple or cassava syrup) directly to the slow cooker with the rest of the ingredients. Personally, I prefer to leave it out and add the honey to each individual cup if I want it.
Hot or cold? Right now, I’m drinking this hot like a tea. It’s officially December and even though it’s sunny in Los Angeles, I’m fighting off a cold. The combo of hot cranberries and fresh ginger is exactly what I need.
PrintCrock-Pot Homemade Cranberry Ginger Juice
- Total Time: 3 hours 5 mins
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen or fresh cranberries
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled & sliced thin
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Lemon for garnish (optional)
- Fresh mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Add ingredients to the slow cooker.
- Cover with water, approximately 4-6 cups.
- Cook HIGH 2-3 hours or LOW 4-6.
- [Optional – mash cranberries with back of spoon to release juice. Cook additional 30 min.]
- Strain & stir.
- Serve warm or chilled over ice cubes.
- Garnish with mint & lemon (optional).
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 3 hours
Don’t get me wrong, this is great chilled and served cold. In fact, this homemade juice serves as a great mixer. Add a few frozen cranberries on top for a nice garnish.
For a stronger cranberry-tasting juice, I suggest you use this optional step: after cook time has completed, mash cranberries with back of spoon in the slow cooker. Even if they’re really soft, you still might feel the cranberries ‘pop’ when you mash them. Pop all the cranberries to release as much juice as possible , cover and cook an additional 30 minutes. Your slow cooker will look like this:
If you do this step, I recommend using a fine mesh strainer to get the small leftover pulp pieces.
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Pam Coleman
Tuesday 26th of September 2017
How long can you store it in the fridge? I just made a batch and it is awesome as a warm beverage. Thank you for sharing.
Fit SlowCooker Queen
Tuesday 26th of September 2017
You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it. You can store it in the frig approximately 72 hours or so.
Andrea Broom
Monday 26th of December 2016
This looks crazy good and comforting perfect for this cold weather! Need to make ASAP.
Fit SlowCooker Queen
Friday 6th of January 2017
Thank you! I hope you enjoy the recipe! xShannon
Alia @ Everyday Easy Eats
Friday 9th of December 2016
Mmm I love ginger in anything so this sounds fantastic! :)
Fit SlowCooker Queen
Friday 13th of January 2017
Thank you! I love ginger too, so versatile! xShannon
joceysbeautyfiles
Friday 9th of December 2016
Sounds tasty, hope you are feeling better now.
Fit SlowCooker Queen
Friday 13th of January 2017
Thank you! Feeling great, I appreciate the well wishes. xShannon