Cranberries

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Cranberries are harvested between early September and late October, with the peak market period from October until the end of December.

Tasty Tip

To make your own cranberry juice, cover berries with water and simmer for 40 minutes. Purée and sweeten to taste with sugar or a nonsugar sweetener like stevia extract.

Quick & Easy Recipe

Simmer 3 cups (425 grams) of cranberries in 3/4 cup (170 ml) water and mash when soft. Add 1 1/2 cups (340 grams) sugar, simmer for 10 more minutes, stirring occasionally, and refrigerate.

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