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Features – Health benefits cranberryThe combination of its unique taste, variety and ease of use makes it a wise fruit choice not only during the holidays but throughout the year.
The peak harvest season is from October to December, so cranberry Most often used during vacations.Fresh after purchase cranberry Can be stored in the refrigerator crisper for up to 4 weeks. They also freeze well and will last for almost a year in an airtight freezing bag. cranberry Juice, sauce, dry cranberry You can find it at grocery stores all year round.
because cranberry Due to the high content of vitamin C, early seafarers embarked on a long journey to prevent scurvy. cranberry It also contains antioxidants and bacterial blocking compounds that help prevent urinary tract infections, ulcers and periodontal disease.
cranberry Juice is the most common form of its use, but during the holiday season cranberry Stuffing, dressing, relish, and of course, cranberry Source.
Tips on choosing and using cranberries
Choose a fresh one cranberry Plump, firm, dark red or yellowish red.avoid cranberry It looks like bruises and wrinkles.
Rinse fresh or frozen before use cranberry Discard everything that is damaged.No need to rinse before freezing and no need to dry clean cranberry..
When cooking, heat cranberry Until they pop out. Further cooking will make it more bitter.Raw cranberry Although it’s a tart, using fresh or dried ones adds color and nutrition to the recipe.
cranberry It is versatile and can be combined with many other flavors.Try to mix cranberry Make juice with other juices such as apples, oranges and grapes.Dry cranberry It can be used in place of raisins and can be added to nuts, granola and oatmeal.
Fresh or dry cranberry Suitable for quick bread such as muffins, sweet bread and yeast bread.For a color and taste mix, try adding fresh or cooked ones cranberry For green salads, roasted vegetable medleys, fruit salads, whole grain bowls or sauces, or marinated meat.
fresh cranberry Can be saved and used to make novel cans that look spicy cranberry Salsa and cranberries-orange chutney. You can also dehydrate at home.
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Written by MELANIE JEWKES, Utah State University Extension Family and Consumer Sciences.
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