Recipes for Cranberry Juice Sold in Refrigerated Container Opened

Safe ways to use cranberry juice sold in refrigerated container opened past its expiration date

Cranberry Lemonade

Cranberry Lemonade

A refreshing and tangy cranberry lemonade made with expired cranberry juice. Please note that the cranberry juice should be safe to consume up to 7 days after the expiry date.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups expired cranberry juice
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 4 cups cold water
  • 1/4 cup honey or sugar (optional)
  • Ice cubes
  • Lemon slices, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a pitcher, combine the expired cranberry juice, lemon juice, water, and honey or sugar (if using).
  2. Stir well until the sweetener dissolves completely.
  3. Add ice cubes to individual serving glasses and pour the cranberry lemonade over the ice.
  4. Garnish each glass with a lemon slice.
  5. Serve and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Cranberry Smoothie Bowl

Cranberry Smoothie Bowl

A nutritious and colorful smoothie bowl made with expired cranberry juice. Make sure the cranberry juice is still safe to consume up to 7 days after the expiry date.

Prep time:
5 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups expired cranberry juice
  • 2 ripe bananas, frozen
  • 1 cup frozen mixed berries
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • Toppings: sliced fruits, granola, coconut flakes, etc.

Instructions

  1. In a blender, combine the expired cranberry juice, frozen bananas, frozen mixed berries, Greek yogurt, and chia seeds.
  2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour the cranberry smoothie into a bowl.
  4. Top with your desired toppings such as sliced fruits, granola, and coconut flakes.
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Cranberry Juice Salad Dressing

Cranberry Juice Salad Dressing

A tangy salad dressing made with slightly expired cranberry juice. Perfect for adding a burst of flavor to your salads.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup cranberry juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together cranberry juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  2. Drizzle over your favorite salad and toss to coat thoroughly.
  3. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy

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