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\"\"<\/a>Ways to Enjoy Fresh Cranberries<\/p>\n

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Cranberries have a special place in my heart.\u00c2\u00a0 The best place that I lived while growing up was perched on the edge of a cranberry bog in a tiny town in northwest Washington, near the coast.\u00c2\u00a0 (My love of blueberries started back then too, with several bushes in the back yard).\u00c2\u00a0 It wasn’t that we ate them; I don’t think we considered them food at my tender age, hah! but on the bog was a magical place to grow up.<\/p>\n

In a smoothie: Freeze a bag of fresh cranberries, then whirl some with frozen blueberries, vanilla-flavored yogurt, orange juice, and a little honey.<\/p>\n

In pancakes or muffins: Substitute 3\/4 C. fresh cranberries and 1\/2 C. chopped dotes for each C. blueberries in your favorite pancake or muffin recipe.<\/p>\n

In a granita: Simmer 2 C. water, I C. fresh cranberries, 3\/4 C. sugar, and 1 tsp. grated orange peel until cranberries pop. Puree in a blender, strain, and freeze until firm, then scrape with a fork to create fluffy crystals.<\/p>\n

In dressing for roast poultry: Add a handful of fresh cranberries, some chopped apples, toasted pecans, sage, and a little maple syrup to a bread stuffing mix.<\/p>\n

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A fresh cranberry salsa over cream cheese.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In chutney: Cook fresh cranberries with some golden raisins, brown sugar, a little cider vinegar, minced ginger, star anise, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and pepper for about 5 minutes.<\/p>\n

Cranberry Ice: Place cranberries into the bottom on a bundt (or other decorative) pan, add water and freeze. A decorative floating ring to spice up a holiday punch.<\/p>\n

Cranberries are too tart for most people to want to eat them out of hand, but you can sweeten them and use them along with other fruits in a fruit salad or toss a handful into a lightly sweetened smoothie. Chop cranberries and toss with sugar, then allow to macerate briefly if you would prefer a sweeter taste. Try stirring sweetened raw cranberries into yogurt for a healthy breakfast or even tossing a few on top of your morning oatmeal.<\/p>\n

Holiday Cocktails:\u00c2\u00a0 Bourbon & Cranberries, Cranberry Champagne Cocktail<\/p>\n

Their tart freshness is good for cutting through rich savory dishes as well, like pork chops or sausage meatballs.<\/p>\n

Cranberry Grilled Cheese<\/a><\/p>\n

Cranberry & Goat Cheese Crostini<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Ways to Enjoy Fresh Cranberries   Cranberries have a special place in my heart.\u00c2\u00a0 The best place that I lived while growing up was perched on the edge of a cranberry bog in a tiny town in northwest Washington, near the coast.\u00c2\u00a0 (My love of blueberries started back then too, with several bushes in the back yard).\u00c2\u00a0 It wasn’t that we ate them; I don’t think we considered them food at my tender age, hah! but on the bog was…<\/p>\n

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