5 Delicious Ways to Put Cranberries to Some Good Use

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Jane B
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Cranberries are one of the most beloved fruits that are usually harvested in the fall. They can be eaten dried, or used in many delicious food and beverages—including these five.

Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry sauce is one of the staples of Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner, and that’s the reason it’s one of the most popular foods you can make with cranberries.

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For Thanksgiving, my mom made the cranberry sauce and I don’t know if she did something differently or if I just never gave cranberry sauce the hype it deserved but I couldn’t believe how good it was! Her version is with lots of toasted pecans & orange slices (amazing) but I decided to do a lil experimenting and make a chia jam version. I sweetened it with honey instead of white sugar & it turned out sooo good! Brb putting this on EVERYTHING. Try it and let me know what ya think! 👏🏼Cranberry chia jam 👏🏼 Whatcha need:👇🏼 •1 bag of fresh cranberries (12oz) •1/2 C water •1 tsp vanilla •1/2 tsp almond extract •1/4 C honey •Juice of 1 clementine •3 Tbsp chia seeds What to do:👇🏼 Rinse and drain cranberries. Pour cranberries and water into a medium saucepan and set it on medium heat. Using a fork, break up/burst cranberries (this will be easier once they’ve been on the heat for a while). Bring saucepan to a low boil. Stir in honey, almond + vanilla extracts, & clementine juice. Remove from heat and let cool. Once cooled, stir in chia seeds and let sit until mixture has thickened up. Transfer to a jar or container and keep in fridge! Enjoy on toast/oatmeal/by the spoon! 😊 #bellshappyfood

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Cranberry Juice

Cranberry juice is just as equally beloved as cranberry sauce. In addition to being consumed on its own, it can be used to make many delicious beverages and sweet treats.

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Cranberry Pie

Cranberry pie is one of the most delicious desserts you can make with cranberries. It can be made in many different ways, but cranberry tarts usually look the most delicious.

Cranberry Cookies

If you’re in the mood to consume cranberries in smaller doses, cranberry cookies are a delicious snack you can make with ease in your oven.

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Cranberry Muffins

Dried cranberries can be used in many different desserts, and cranberry muffins are one of the very best you could possibly serve after dinner.

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CRANBERRY & ORANGE MUFFINS (new recipe)⁠ #prettysmallvegan ⁠ 🇺🇸 Anyone else love the cranberry and orange combo, especially in winter? Find the recipe for these muffins on the blog (link in bio)! I replaced eggs with aquafaba and drizzled them with extra orange glaze. They are perfect for your weekday lunches… or simply to satisfy your sweet cravings in the evening hihi!⁠ ⁠ 🇫🇷 Si comme moi vous aimez le combo canneberges et orange (particulièrement en hiver), cette recette est pour vous! Retrouvez la recette complète sur le blogue (lien dans ma bio). J'ai utilisé de l'#aquafaba pour remplacer les oeufs et garni le tout d'un petit glaçage à l'orange tout simple. De quoi agrémenter vos lunchs de la semaine… ou encore satisfaire vos envies de sucré en soirée hihi!⁠ ⁠ much love and muffins from Montréal, Odile xx

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