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.
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When can I get fresh cranberries?
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How do I store fresh cranberries?
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Can I freeze fresh cranberries?
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How long can I store fresh cranberries in the refrigerator? In the freezer?
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How do I use fresh cranberries?
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How do I use frozen cranberries?
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How many fresh cranberries are in a bag?
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What about nutrition?
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How do I prepare cranberries for cooking?
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Can I substitute Craisins® Sweetened Dried Cranberries for fresh cranberries?
When can I get fresh cranberries?
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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?
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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?
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Fresh cranberries freeze nicely. Freeze cranberries, without pre-washing, in their original plastic bag for up to one year.
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Buy extra bags of fresh cranberries and freeze them for year-round use.
How long can I store fresh cranberries in the refrigerator? In the freezer?
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Fresh cranberries stored in the refrigerator are usually good for up to 2 weeks. We suggest freezing them if you are not going to use them within two weeks. Cranberries will freeze nicely and last up to one year.
How do I use fresh cranberries?
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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.
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Rinse berries well with water and drain in a colander.
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It's easy to make your own Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce and check out more great recipes that showcase fresh cranberries.
How do I use frozen cranberries?
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DO NOT THAW frozen cranberries before using. Simply rinse in cold water and use as directed for fresh cranberries.
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Frozen berries can be chopped in a food processor (one bag or 3 cups / 750 mL at a time).
How many fresh cranberries are in a bag?
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There are 3 cups (750 mL) of cranberries in one 340 g bag.
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1 cup (250 g) of fresh cranberries equals 3/4 cup (175 mL) of Ocean Spray® Craisins® Sweetened Dried Cranberries.
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There are 25 calories in 1/2 cup (125 mL) of fresh cranberries and 10% of the recommended daily allowance of Vitamin C, plus plenty of natural antioxidants
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Fresh cranberries contain no cholesterol, virtually no fat, and very little sodium.
How do I prepare cranberries for cooking?
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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 (750 mL) of cranberries in a 340 g bag of Ocean Spray® Fresh Cranberries. If using frozen cranberries, do not thaw them before using.
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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:
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If the recipe says to use "1 cup (250 mL) cranberries" chop the cranberries first, then measure them.
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If the recipe says to use "1 cup (250 mL) cranberries, chopped" measure the cranberries first, then chop them.
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Can I substitute Ocean Spray® Craisins® Sweetened Dried Cranberries for fresh cranberries?
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Yes, Craisins® Sweetened Dried Cranberries work well in baked goods; however, there is a 1/4 cup (60 mL) difference in measurement. If a recipe calls for one cup of fresh cranberries you should use 3/4 cup (175 mL) of Craisins®.
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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.
