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.
- Its 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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