Cooking with cranberries year round
Cooking with cranberries year-round Diet & Nutrition
With bins and bags of the plump fresh fruit on display in food markets everywhere, cranberries are synonymous with the winter holidays. But it's not love at first bite when this tart and sometimes bitter fruit is simply eaten on its own, which is why most of the cranberry harvest is processed into juice, sauce and sweetened dried cranberries. Cooks know, however, that raw or dried cranberries can't be beat as an ingredient in , , salads and desserts. The tartness of the chubby cranberry provides a tasty counterbalance to the sweetness in muffins and cookies, and adds pizzazz to side dishes such as rice or . Fresh cranberries will keep in the freezer for six months. The ruby-red cranberry, like other berries, offers unparalleled health benefits, as well. The cranberry's antioxidant phytochemicals and condensed tannins are thought to be beneficial throughout the body in the fight against , including the urinary tract, kidneys, mouth and gums. So don't limit yourself to cranberry relish or a Cosmopolitan cocktail once a year. Look for ways to enjoy healthy cranberries all year round. Here are a few recipes to get you started.
A food processor will chop up fresh cranberries for this delicious relish on short order.
Enjoy all the flavors of Christmas all year round with this recipe.
Bring this easy and inexpensive slaw to your next potluck gathering.
These moist and chewy bars make a delicious light snack.
A delicious way to incorporate whole grains into your diet.
These savory pastries are another way to use up that leftover turkey.
Substitute peach or mango chutney for a delicious variation.
Come in from the cold and sip this delicious hot and fruity beverage.
We love cornbread all year round.
Substitute sour cherries for the cranberries for a delicious variation. Featured AARP Member Benefits See more Health & Wellness offers > See more Magazines & Resources offers > See more Restaurants offers > See more Vision Benefits offers > Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures
Cooking With Cranberries
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With bins and bags of the plump fresh fruit on display in food markets everywhere, cranberries are synonymous with the winter holidays. But it's not love at first bite when this tart and sometimes bitter fruit is simply eaten on its own, which is why most of the cranberry harvest is processed into juice, sauce and sweetened dried cranberries. Cooks know, however, that raw or dried cranberries can't be beat as an ingredient in , , salads and desserts. The tartness of the chubby cranberry provides a tasty counterbalance to the sweetness in muffins and cookies, and adds pizzazz to side dishes such as rice or . Fresh cranberries will keep in the freezer for six months. The ruby-red cranberry, like other berries, offers unparalleled health benefits, as well. The cranberry's antioxidant phytochemicals and condensed tannins are thought to be beneficial throughout the body in the fight against , including the urinary tract, kidneys, mouth and gums. So don't limit yourself to cranberry relish or a Cosmopolitan cocktail once a year. Look for ways to enjoy healthy cranberries all year round. Here are a few recipes to get you started.
A food processor will chop up fresh cranberries for this delicious relish on short order.
Enjoy all the flavors of Christmas all year round with this recipe.
Bring this easy and inexpensive slaw to your next potluck gathering.
These moist and chewy bars make a delicious light snack.
A delicious way to incorporate whole grains into your diet.
These savory pastries are another way to use up that leftover turkey.
Substitute peach or mango chutney for a delicious variation.
Come in from the cold and sip this delicious hot and fruity beverage.
We love cornbread all year round.
Substitute sour cherries for the cranberries for a delicious variation. Featured AARP Member Benefits See more Health & Wellness offers > See more Magazines & Resources offers > See more Restaurants offers > See more Vision Benefits offers > Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures