Cranberries are a member of the Vaccinium family of plants (think blueberry, lingonberry and huckleberry) and grow primarily as a vine or dwarf shrub in northern climates. Most are harvested using a wet pick method - the beds are flooded with water above the vines then a harvester goes through the beds to remove the fruit from the vines. Cranberries float in the water and are then pushed into a corner of the bed to be collected.
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While often served as a side dish or sauce to accompany turkey on Thanksgiving, cranberries makes a tart addition in a wide range of dishes. Try one of the recipes below for new ways of using this fruit.
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Cranberry-Pecan Cookies
Vegan Cranberry Apple Crisp
Spicy Cranberry Chutney
Gluten-Free Orange-Cranberry Bread
Cranberry Old Fashioned
Cranberry Ginger Granola
Maple Dijon Chicken with Cranberry Rice and Roasted Veggies
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