Cranberries

About
The word cranberry comes from the German "Kranbeere," meaning "crane berry," since when they first bloom, the flowers bend towards the ground like a crane.
Cranberries favour mountainous regions, coniferous forests, bogs and marshes. They have found perfect growing conditions in North America, central Europe and the tundra of Scandinavia.
In Quebec, the cranberry harvest takes place between the end of September and the end of November. When mature, the fruit is a nice red colour and between 10 and 20 mm in diameter.
Cranberries are too tart to eat raw or in any unsweetened form, but they can be combined with sweeter fruits, such as apples or pears, so that very little additional sugar is needed. Dried cranberries (sometimes called craisins), which are usually sweetened, can be substituted for raisins or other dried fruits in compotes, cookies, and muffins.

Availability
Fresh cranberries are available all year round, but are more plentiful beginning in September and through December.

Nutrition Information:
• Low in fat and calories.
• Rich in Vitamin C.
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Additional Information
• Why Eat It - Selection - Storage - Preparation
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