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USING FRESH CRANBERRIES
Did you know that you can tell how fresh a cranberry
is by how high it bounces? Ocean Spray® Fresh
Cranberries are just bursting with great taste,
ready to jump into any holiday recipe. Click on
these common questions about fresh cranberries
for a quick answer.
When can I get fresh cranberries?
Ocean Spray® Fresh Cranberries are available from late September to early December. Look for them in the produce aisle.
How do I store fresh cranberries?
Store fresh cranberries in the refrigerator in their original plastic bag, just as you bought them, for up to two weeks.
Can I freeze fresh cranberries?
Fresh cranberries freeze nicely. Freeze cranberries, without pre-washing, in their original plastic bag for up to one year.
Buy extra bags of fresh cranberries and freeze them for year-round use.
How do I use fresh cranberries?
To prepare cranberries for cooking, sort out soft berries and stems. Sometimes a few white cranberries are in the bag. They are fine to use, they just haven't been exposed to as much sunlight as the red ones.
Rinse berries well with water and drain in a colander.
It’s easy to make your own Fresh Cranberry Sauce and check out more great recipes that showcase fresh cranberries.
How do I use frozen cranberries?
DO NOT THAW frozen cranberries before using. Simply rinse in cold water and use as directed for fresh cranberries.
Frozen berries can be chopped in a food processor (one bag or 3 cups at a time).
How many fresh cranberries are in a bag?
There are 3 cups of cranberries in one 12-ounce bag.
1 cup of fresh cranberries equals 3/4 cup of Ocean Spray® Craisins® Sweetened Dried Cranberries.
What about nutrition?
There are 25 calories in 1/2 cup of fresh cranberries and 10% of the recommended daily allowance of Vitamin C, plus plenty of natural antioxidants
Fresh cranberries contain no cholesterol, virtually no fat, and very little sodium.
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