Holiday Cranberry Craze
Written by Lisa Jillanza
Few people realize that the winter fruit that they typically see amongst their holiday spread is actually one of the most popular of the season: cranberries.
Cranberries are an excellent source of vitamin C and also an excellent source of fiber.
Cranberries alone can be particularly tart, but in a sauce, juice, or as an ingredient in cakes, stuffing or casseroles, this fruit becomes tastier.
When shopping for cranberries, choose cranberries that are shiny and not shriveled. A deep red or almost brown color actually signals freshness. A good cranberry should be hard.
Cranberries will keep up to two weeks in a refrigerator.