Cranberry Club Newsletter

Sure, cranberries sparkle in the fall and winter. But they like to chill out in late summer heat waves, too. Not only do cranberries show off all their natural assets at picnics and cookouts, including their great taste, vivid color and healthy antioxidants, did you know that they may actually help keep summer foods safe to eat? Cool! Just when you think you’ve heard everything about the cranberry… there’s more! New research (check it out here) suggests that incorporating cranberry into food preparation, one day, may be a natural way to minimize food contamination. In the meantime, chill out with cranberries at your late summer gatherings. Have fun!

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Quicky Cranberry Grilling Sauce

Keep your kitchen cool and grill out. Whether your favorite is beef, pork or poultry, there’s one summer accessory we all need – a simple, easy grilling sauce that makes your family and guests say…Wow!

Ingredients:

SAUCE BASE:

1 16-ounce can Ocean Spray® Jellied Cranberry Sauce
1 10-ounce jar apricot preserves
1/4 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

HOT SEASONING:

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon diced canned hot jalapeno peppers
3 tablespoons finely chopped sweet onion

Directions:
Combine base ingredients with your choice of ONE hot seasoning, in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Whisk vigorously and frequently. Reduce heat to a low boil. Simmer 10 minutes, whisking occasionally. Cool to room temperature or chill until needed. Use as a grilling sauce for poultry, pork and beef. Makes about 2 cups.

Keeping Cool with Cranberries

As record heat waves scorch their way across the U.S. this summer, it’s time to be cool… think cool… and stay cool. With cool cranberries, cool tips, and cool trivia!

Heard the phrase cool as a cucumber? Did you know it’s true? Research has confirmed popular folklore that the inside of a field cucumber is 20 degrees cooler than the surrounding air. Sounds like a good time to try this recipe: Cranberry Mint Marinated Cucumbers.

For a cool summer dessert, don’t forget the holiday favorite Cranberry Mousse. Just do a seasonal switcheroo and decorate each bright pink mousse with edible flowers to create a tropical sensation.

Early sailing ships brought along cranberries because their high Vitamin C content kept the sailors healthy. To cool off with a capital “C”, try sipping a Ruby Citrus Sparkler made with Ocean Spray® 100% Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice. More than 100% of the RDA for Vitamin C in every serving!

Losing your cool with messy ice chests? Just freeze several of our 12 Oz Multi Packs bottled juice blends and place them in your cooler instead of ice. The frozen bottles will keep the food cold for several hours. Instead of a cooler sloshing with melted ice and soaked food when you arrive…you’ll have frosty, refreshing juice ready to drink. (Remember to pour out an inch or so of juice before you freeze the bottle because it will expand in the freezer.)

When all else fails, throw a cool party and talk about the heat together. As long as they have these Frosty Piña Coladas in their hands… everyone will chill out.

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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