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Fresh Cranberries Signal the Holiday Season
Get ready for the holidays with cranberry recipes.
Fresh cranberries are everywhere in the fresh produce aisles of local markets, and it is time to stock up for great recipes. The bright red, tart, marble-size berry is a true native of North America, and grew wild in New England. Indians showed early settlers how to use cranberries as a food and also in medicines. Sailors used the vitamins in cranberries to ward off scurvy, as they are naturally high in Vitamin C. We now know that they are an excellent antioxidant. Buy extra bags as they freeze perfectly for recipes later in December. Apple Cranberry Crisp 3 cups chopped peeled tart apples 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries 1 cup sugar 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour Topping: 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup …
