Fresh Cranberries are available in the produce section of supermarkets each year from late October to just after Thanksgiving. This coincides with the cranberry harvest which takes place each Autumn. The availability of the fruit is controlled in order to provide consumers with only the highest quality fresh cranberries. Consumers who wish to use cranberries in their recipes year-round can freeze fresh cranberries for up to one year. It is important, however, to avoid thawing the cranberries prior to adding them to recipes.
Thawed cranberries become soft and are more difficult to handle.
Using this method, will insure consistent recipes every time. In recent years, the popularity of the unique cranberry flavor has grown tremendously. Cranberries can be found in a assortment of prepared food products as well as in a number of recipes. Homemakers and chefs have found that by adding cranberries to recipes, they can add bold flavor while increasing the nutritional value of their foods. Every Northland fresh cranberry is carefully selected for size, color, and firmness.