Best Ways to Consume Cranberries This Fall and Winter

Cranberry ideas
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Cranberries are usually associated with colder seasons, so we’re going to be seeing them everywhere in the next few months. There are many different ways you can put them to some good use, and if you still haven’t figured out how to do it, here are some creative ideas.

Cranberry Sauce

If we had to pick one type of food that comes to mind when someone mentions cranberries, it would definitely be cranberry sauce. You can get it by cooking cranberries into a compote or jelly, and no holiday season can go without it.

Cranberry Juice

Another popular drink made with cranberries, cranberry juice can be drunk on its own, but it’s also a common ingredient in many popular cocktails, including Cosmopolitans.

Baked Goods

If you enjoy the taste of fresh cranberries, you can use them as an ingredient in many baked goods, ranging from muffins and bread to pies and tarts. They’re often combined with orange or orange zest when used this way.

Dried Cranberries

Dried cranberries are also pretty versatile, and you can use them in all sorts of dishes, both sweet and savory. Oatmeal, granola, and salad are some of the most popular options, but the list is pretty much endless.