Cranberries Contain Resveratrol

Cranberries are sour berries that grow in bogs on low vines. Like many berries they are rich in resveratrol. Cranberry producers are found in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Washington and Oregon. The American Indians used cranberries before the arrival of the Pilgrims. The Pilgrims named these berries ‘craneberries,’ because the blossoms resembled the heads of cranes. The word was later changed to cranberry.

Cranberries mature in the fall and are sold fresh from October to December packaged in 12 ounce bags. Look for firm, unblemished berries with a high luster. Avoid soft and dull looking berries.

Cranberries are used to make canned jellied or whole berry sauces, relishes and juice, all of which provide an excellent source of vitamin C. Cranberries are also available frozen. 

Cranberry Cherry Relish

Makes  5½ cups

Ingredients

340 grams frozen cranberries

2 cups tinned sour cherries

1 navel orange, unpeeled, and chopped

¾ cup granulated sugar

½ cup packed brown sugar

½ tsp cinnamon

¼ tsp red pepper flakes

salt

½ tsp vanilla essence

Method

·        In medium saucepan, combine cranberries, cherries, orange, sugar, cinnamon, red pepper and salt.

·        Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, for 15 minutes until berries pop and sauce is very thick.

·        Cool and stir in vanilla.