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The Instacart guide to cranberries
About cranberries
Cranberries are the popular little round red berries that can be prepared for consumption in a great number of ways. Though they often get pushed to stardom during Thanksgiving dinners, cranberries are a highly nutritious fruit that you can enjoy all year long.
Native to North America, cranberries grow in freshwater bogs. You'll find the largest cranberry-growing operations in the northeastern United States, the Pacific Northwest, and Chile. Native Americans were the first people to realize the benefits of eating cranberries and, when European settlers found their way to the Americas, they were quick to hop on board the cranberry train.Â
How to pick out cranberries
Cranberries are offered in a wide variety of prepared states. If you're using cranberries to bake, you may choose dried cranberries. If you're adding them to salads, you may opt for fresh cranberries. Juiced, jellied, or dehydrated — you certainly have plenty of options when it comes to cranberries.
If you're shopping for fresh cranberries, there are a couple of things you should look out for. You generally won't find loose cranberries. They're most often sold in 12-ounce bags. You can test the firmness of your cranberries to feel how plump they are. Try to avoid bags with too many soft or shriveled berries. Avoid bags with moldy berries.
How to prepare cranberries
As with most natural ingredients, you'll want to give your cranberries a good rinse before you eat them or use them for your recipes. Only rinse cranberries you plan on using today, as wet berries rot faster. Sort through your cranberries to locate and get rid of any shriveled or soft berries.
Throw your cranberries in a food processor to make chopping them easier. You can also eat cranberries whole. A simple search for recipes that call for cranberries brings plenty of results, so find one that sounds good to you and start experimenting with this tasty fruit.
If you're using a cranberry product, such as dried cranberries, you'll generally be able to use them straight out of the packaging. Follow any available instructions on all food packaging to be safe.
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FAQs about cranberries
Cranberries are considered a superfood because they offer high levels of nutrients and antioxidants. Studies of cranberries have shown that the fruits contribute to lower risks of urinary tract infections, strengthen immune systems, lower blood pressure, and can aid in the prevention of certain types of cancer. Here are the basic nutritional facts for 100 grams, or one cup, of raw cranberries according to the United States Department of Agriculture:
- Calories: 46
- Total fat: 0 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 grams
- Sodium: 2 milligrams, 0% of your daily recommended value
- Total carbohydrates: 12 grams, 4% of daily value
- Dietary fiber: 4 grams, 14% of daily value
- Sugars: 4 grams
- Protein: 1 gram
- Calcium: 1% of daily value
- Iron: 1% of daily value
- Potassium: 2% of daily value
If you purchase a bag of fresh cranberries, you can keep the bag unopened in your refrigerator for around a month. If you open the cranberries' original bag, put any that you're not using into a sealable freezer bag and put them back in the refrigerator. Any cranberries you want to keep but can't get around to eating can be placed in the freezer for up to a year.
Freezing berries is an excellent way to preserve their flavor, though they may be softer when you thaw them. Frozen berries are best used for pureeing or blending for recipes such as smoothies. Be sure to put them in an airtight container unwashed if you decide to freeze your berries.
Absolutely! Whatever reason you want to make cranberry juice, whether you're avoiding processed food products or you just love fresh juice, you may be glad to know that making your own healthy cranberry juice is easy. You'll find plenty of recipes online that call for either fresh or frozen cranberries. If you're trying to cut down on sugar, you can use orange juice to sweeten up your concoction. Cranberry juice is a healthy and tasty drink that's the perfect drink on a hot summer day.
Whether you're stocking up for the holidays or you simply love the flavor that cranberries add to your everyday meals, you can find these super-fruits readily available at grocery stores. If you want to shop for cranberries or other groceries, check out which of your local stores offer Instacart services. Download the Instacart app or visit our website to start shopping for delivery or pick-up! Once you find what you're looking for, Instacart shoppers will head out and collect all your items for you, saving you valuable time that would otherwise be spent at the store.