This blog post is part of my ongoing personal campaign to make cranberries the native fruit that replaces imported, hot house strawberries as the sexy snack of Valentine's Day. Gorgeous bright red, and deliciously tangy, cranberries are the Northeast's answer to citrus - plus they're chock full of antioxidants (vitamin C) and anti-inflammatory compounds, perfect for cold and flu season.
Cranberries are native to the Northeastern US and Canada, and are harvested annually from October to December. They can be refrigerated fresh for a month, frozen even longer, and dried for culinary delights year-round.
When you buy your cranberries for Thanksgiving and Christmas, set aside an extra bag in the freezer for Valentine's Day desserts. And join me in my campaign to #bringsexybog #keepcranberriescute (feel free to put hashtag suggestions in the comments below?!) ~ xo Allie
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Try these delicious cranberry recipes for Valentine's Day
If you like lemon curd, try cranberry curd
As I said in our post on citrus recipes, curd is easier to make than you think! So try this cranberry curd recipe, and put it in a pretty tart!
We love Le Creuset's heirloom-quality pie and tart dishes for winter baking.
Try pickled cranberries for sandwiches and salads year-round
Another easy recipe, with stunning and surprising results - the tangy cranberry lends itself to a nice, sweet-and-sour, savory pickle treatment. It's so good on steak, chops, or deli meat sandwiches.
Don't forget beverages!
Whether you are tee-totalling for the new year, or indulging in some spirited drinks, there are so many ways to incorporate tangy cranberries. Browse Liren's suggestions at Kitchen Confidante.
Serve up your spirits in our artisan-made glasses.
Bonus: Crafting with cranberries!
A typical package of fresh or frozen cranberries goes a long way, and you may find yourself with leftovers. Those gorgeous, deep red skins make a pretty pink dye for textiles too! Pre-wash a few plain tea towels, napkins, or even an apron made of cotton or linen, and follow this kid-friendly how-to for custom dyed fabric accessories.
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