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A round, dark red, tart berry that is a close relative to the blueberry. There are several varieties, but the species most used are native to the northern U.S. and are grown in bogs or sandy coastal regions on a low growing vine. The Cranberry is very hard and too tart to be eaten plain, so it is usually cooked and processed before it is eaten or it is dried (dehydrated) and packaged as dried fruit that can be eaten out of hand without further processing. The fresh and dried Cranberries, which have a high vitamin C content, are used in a wide variety of baked goods, salads, sauces, snacks, juices, and juice blends. Dried Cranberries are increasingly being produced in many flavors (blueberry, cherry, orange, peach, raspberry, and strawberry) and used widely as a tasty ingredient for muffins, snack foods, trail mix, cereal, and other baked goods.
Raw whole Cranberries can be stored in the refrigerator for approximately a month or two and frozen for approximately a year. The dried Cranberries can be stored without refrigeration for over a year in conditions that do not cause deterioration. As the fresh Cranberry matures, it continues to increase in tartness. Therefore, recipes that require a milder flavor that is less tart are typically made with Cranberries that have not matured.
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USDA Nutrition Facts |
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| Serving Size 1 cup (8 fl oz) |
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| Calories 19 |
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| Protein 0g |
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| Total Fat 0g |
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| Total Carbohydrates 4g |
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| Dietary Fiber 0g |
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| Sugars 4g |
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| Potassium 45mg |
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| Sodium 5mg |
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| Cholesterol 0mg |
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| Serving Size 1 cup |
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| Calories 46 |
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| Protein 0g |
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| Total Fat 0g |
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| Total Carbohydrates 12g |
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| Dietary Fiber 0g |
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| Sugars 12g |
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| Potassium 77mg |
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| Sodium 2mg |
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| Cholesterol 0mg |
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| Calories 55 |
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| Protein 0g |
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| Total Fat 0g |
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| Total Carbohydrates 12g |
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Cranberry term - Related Content |
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| A type of quick bread prepared with all-purpose flour and flavored with orange zest, orange juice, and chopped cranberries. The cranberries provide a tangy, refreshing flavor. As ... |
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| A type of yeast bread made with white flour that is loaded with cranberries and blueberries. The berries make the bread moist and provide a slight sweetness and tartness. The ... |
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| Made from cranberries and cranberry concentrate, this condiment is produced as an alternative to many of the pure mustard flavors such as prepared, Dijon, spicy, brown and others. ... |
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| A sweet and tart tasting beverage that is made from whole cranberries, flavored with sugar and processed into either a red or white colored juice. Cranberry juice is served as a ... |
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| A dry shelled bean that grows within a large, knobby beige pod with patches of red running throughout the length of the bean pod. Very common in Italian cooking where it is ... |
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What you need: Cranberries or your choice of hard fruit (i.e.: grapes), water, and a 4 cup ring mold.
1. Fill 4 cup ring mold with ¾ of an inch of water, freeze.
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| This tangy syrup is delicious when served with pancakes or waffles, as an accompaniment for turkey or pork, or as a dessert topping. |
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| Serve this colorful, sweet-tart sauce over ice cream, angelfood or pound cake. Makes about 2 cups, and is easily doubled or halved. |
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| Accompanied by the tanginess and slight sweetness of the cranberry sauce, these delectable meatballs and mini sausages become an irresistible treat. |
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| Tangy and flavorful, this creamy pie is bursting with the refreshing taste of cranberries. |
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| With a hint of smokey chipotle, this relish is a delicious alternative to the traditional cranberry relish. |
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