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Where can I find Ocean Spray recipes?
We have a whole selection of recipes right here on our web site. Or call us directly at 1-800-662-3263 for more recipes and ideas.

Can I prepare a cranberry bread recipe and bake it as muffins instead (or vice versa)?
Yes. A bread recipe will yield approximately 1 dozen muffins, depending on the size of the individual muffins. Use the same oven temperature as indicated in the recipe for baking bread, but reduce your baking time to 25 - 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffin comes out clean.

How do I prepare Ocean Spray® Fresh or Frozen Cranberries for cooking?
First sort out any soft berries and stems. Rinse berries in cold water, drain well and use as the recipe directs. There are three cups of cranberries in a 12 oz. bag of Ocean Spray® Fresh Cranberries. If using frozen cranberries, do not thaw them before using.

Your recipe should specify whether to use chopped cranberries or not. If it doesn't, be sure to measure your cranberries before chopping them. Follow this guide:

If the recipe says to use "1 cup chopped cranberries" chop the cranberries first, then measure them.
If the recipe says to use "1 cup cranberries, chopped" measure the cranberries first, then chop them.

Can I substitute Ocean Spray® Craisins® Sweetened Dried Cranberries for fresh or frozen cranberries?
Yes, Craisins® Sweetened Dried Cranberries work well in baked goods; however, there is a 1/4 cup difference in measurement. If a recipe calls for one cup of fresh or frozen cranberries you should use 3/4 cup of Craisins®. Craisins® should not be used in cooked sauces. Since they are a dried fruit, they do not contain the pectin necessary for the sauce to gel.

Do I need to soak or "plump" Craisins® Sweetened Dried Cranberries before using in baked recipes?
No. Craisins® can be used right out of the bag. You can substitute Craisins® for fresh or frozen cranberries. If a recipe calls for one cup of fresh cranberries you should use 3/4 cup of Craisins®.