But first, a little more about cranberries. They are a tart, ruby-red coloured berry which grows wild on shrubs throughout northern Europe and North America. High in vitamins C and D, potassium and iron they are believed to be a natural remedy for a host of health conditions.
Cranberries are at their best between October and December, and come into their own around Christmas. They are good for much more than accompanying the turkey. Their sour flavour lends itself well to both sweet and savoury dishes, as well as drinks.
When buying fresh cranberries look for plump, firm, red berries. Cranberries can be kept in the fridge for at least two months or frozen for up to a year ... but they're also available dried.
Read more about cranberries here
Some recipes you may like to try
Braised beef with red wine and cranberry
more details here
Mince Pies, the low carb way
more details here
Dear reader, you will find a variety of articles and recipe ideas within this blog, not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e., use your meter. If you have any concerns about your health, it is always advisable to consult your doctor or health care team.
All the best Jan
I love cranberries. My cooked cranberries are so tart, more than usual, because I reduce the sugar by 2/3. Back when I was making dressing from scratch, cornbread dressing, I would put dried cranberries in cornbread that was baked for after the holidays. To the dressing, I would add the dried cranberries, chicken or turkey, and put gravy on it to eat.
ReplyDeleteThe cranberries cannot be the commercially dried ones since they have sweetener and oil. I dehydrate them in my Excalibur dehydrator. I put a slit in each cranberry before dehydrating to prevent case hardening. These are so delicious in many foods.
I need to purchase several bags for the freezer.
...I buy fresh cranberries and make sauce sweetened with xylitol.
ReplyDeleteLove cranberries
ReplyDeleteAdoro los arándanos. Gracias por las recetas.
ReplyDeleteI NEVER REALLY ATE ALOT OF CRANBERRY BUT THIS LOOKS SO GOOD.
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We very rarely see fresh ones here. I do love them and rely on cranberry juice to ward of UTIs.
ReplyDeleteThis is interesting information. Thanks to you, I now know more than I did before reading here today. Thank you for sharing this with us. I wish you all the best, have a wonderful Sunday!
ReplyDeleteCranberry sauce with Turkey in our house.
ReplyDeleteI love cranberries. I have a favourite raw Cranberry relish. They do freeze well and I stock up my freezer with this delicious wonder berry.
ReplyDeleteI love cranberries and enjoy them any way they come, the colour of them is lovely too very seasonal.
ReplyDeleteI love cranberries, sauce and juice!
ReplyDeleteTake care, have a wonderful week!
Me gustan los arándamos y ahora es una buena época.
ReplyDeleteBuen domingo para Todos.
Un abrazo.
Thank you for good information.
ReplyDeleteCranberries are a favorite of mine and I alawys buy some during this season to freeze for later. Which reminds me -- I have a bag in the freezer I'd best get out!
ReplyDeleteGreat recipe ideas for them. - Anne (Cornucopia)
ReplyDeleteYour photos are so nice. Love the recipes. Mjammie
ReplyDeleteCoincidentally, yesterday I bought blueberries, I'll try your recipe.
ReplyDeleteMassachusetts, the state where I live, is one of the largest producers of cranberries in the US. Love 'em.
ReplyDeleteI like some cranberry dishes. Dried cranberries in my salad is really good too.
ReplyDeleteDeliziose queste ricette 😋😋😋
ReplyDeleteI like cranberries. I put dried ones in cookies.
ReplyDeleteMince pies, yummy!
ReplyDeleteI love cranberries. We just had some cranberry muffins that Shari made and they are delicious.
ReplyDeleteAll delicious recipes and ready for the season. Thanks Jan :)
ReplyDeleteCranberries are my favorite as well and there is always a bag in the freezer for baking or making cranberry sauce. I have also been using dried cranberries (craisins) in morning oatmeal and last week made a pumpkin-craisin bread, easy and delicious.
ReplyDeleteWe love cranberries. I make cranberry sauce to eat with roast chicken (and turkey!), and keep a few bags in the freezer for muffins and cakes.
ReplyDeleteI like things that have a hint of the cranberries but not over powering of them :)
ReplyDeleteLos arándanos me encantan. Besos.
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