Cook Fresh
Cranberries
Cranberries are a type of small red fruit that grows in North America. They are commonly sold frozen, dried or canned, so you may not be used to the fresh variety. Fresh cranberries are much more tart and flavorful than the processed kinds. Since fresh cranberries have such a strong taste on their own, they don't require much preparation to enhance their flavor. If you want to cook fresh cranberries, you only have to gently heat them through so they can release their juices. Add this to my Recipe Box.
Instructions
1. Place 1 lb. of fresh cranberries into a strainer. Position the strainer under your faucet and rinse the cranberries with cold water.
2. Shake the colander gently to remove any excess water. Pat the berries with a paper towel until they are thoroughly dried.
3. Transfer the cranberries into a large skillet on your stove top. Add 1 cup of sugar into the skillet if you want the cranberries to remain very tart; if you want a sweeter taste, add an additional 1 cup of sugar.
4. Pour 1/2 cup of water into the skillet, then stir the ingredients gently so the sugar is evenly distributed among the cranberries. Turn your stove to medium and heat the cranberries until the mixture starts to bubble.
5. Turn down the heat to low and heat the cranberries for about 5 minutes or until they start to slightly break down and soften. Turn off the heat and let the cranberries cool down. Serve the cranberries alongside turkey or pork for a savory meal or spoon them over desserts.
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