If you prefer picking wild cranberries at the bog to picking up the cultivated ones at the grocery store, simply ripen them in a paper bag before storage if they are not quite ripe. The color of cranberries can vary from bright to dark red, with the bright red berries being larger and the darker ones smaller. The red color is caused by the amount of sunlight exposure the berries have had while growing, so the white berries are simply those which grow on the lower part of the vine and have not had as much exposure to sunlight. Since cranberries are not available fresh other months of the year, it's a great idea to buy an extra bag or two for the freezer so that you can enjoy their tangy taste all year long. Cranberries can be frozen without the hassle of sugar packs or any special preparation.
Cooked cranberries can keep refrigerated for up to a month if in a tightly covered container.
Dried cranberries should be kept in an airtight container and will keep indefinitely. Please review our Legal Notice and Privacy Policy .