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Spring has sprung! While cranberries are in the spotlight during fall and winter holidays, they even add a burst of color and distinctive flavor to meals all year long. As spring fever takes hold, try some of our all-time-favorite recipes for making those special events even more delicious.

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Citrus Harvest Muffins

What a yummy way to greet a spring day. Ocean Spray® Ruby™ Tangerine Grapefruit Juice Drink and Craisins® Sweetened Dried Cranberries are such a delicious combination, you may even become a morning person again.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup Ocean Spray® Craisins® Original Sweetened Dried Cranberries
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 3/4 cup Ocean Spray® Ruby™ Tangerine Grapefruit Juice Drink

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400ºF. Grease muffin tins or spray with cooking spray.

In medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; mix well. Stir in cranberries. In small bowl, combine melted butter, egg and juice drink. With a fork, stir juice mixture into flour mixture just until moistened. Batter should be a little lumpy.

Spoon into muffin cups, filling 3/4 full with batter. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 12 muffins.

Per Serving (1 muffin): Cal. 204, Total Fat 5 grams, Sat. Fat 2.8grams, Protein 3grams, Carb. 36grams, Chol. 46mg, Dietary Fiber 1gram, Sugar 18grams, Vit. A 54RE, Folate 10Ug, Vit. E <1mg, Vit. C 5mg, Sodium 184mg, Pot. 48mg, Iron 1mg, Calcium 55mg, Zinc <1mg.


Add a Little Punch to Your Next Party

There’s no better reason than a party to break out mom’s punch bowl. We’ve assembled some of our favorite recipes just in time for springtime holidays and family celebrations. So grab a ladle and dive right in.
  • White Cranberry Peach Party Punch: It sure looks – and tastes – like spring with Ocean Spray® White Cranberry and Peach Juice Drink, lemon-lime soda, orange juice and sherbet.
  • Luscious Strawberry Party Punch: As light and fluffy as the Easter Bunny, this dreamy blend of Ocean Spray® Cran•Strawberry® Cranberry Strawberry Juice Drink, strawberries and ice cream is sure to delight the kids.
  • Perfect Party Punch: Ocean Spray® 100% Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice gets a fruity kick from raspberry and lime.
  • Cranberry Citrus Punch: Frozen orange juice and lemonade concentrates are the secret ingredients to effortless entertaining.
  • Ruby Party Punch: This delightful adults-only recipes gets its kick from white rum.

And make any punch more festive by adding a colorful ice ring. Start by filling a ring mold pan 1/2-inch to 1-inch deep with water; freeze. Remove pan from the freezer and add an additional 1/4-inch water over the ice surface. Arrange orange, lemon and lime slices and refreeze. Or for a spring-inspired ice ring, use a combination of fresh fruit, mint leaves and edible flowers. To unmold, run briefly under warm water to loosen, add to your favorite punch and enjoy.

Our cranberry consultants would love to hear from you. For more great recipes, tips and entertaining ideas call our Consumer Helpline at 1-800-662-3263, 9am to 4pm (EST), Monday through Friday, or visit www.oceanspray.com.


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