I bought a bag of fresh cranberries from Trader Joe's for a recipe I made over the weekend, but I have about four cups of cranberries left and no idea what to do with them!
I don't want to do a dessert or a cranberry sauce with added sugar. Tonight I am adding a few to a warm brussels sprouts salad, but I have no idea what to do with the rest! Help!
pomegranate / 3003 posts
Haha, I bought the same thing. We were making cranberry apple relish for burgers.
String them around your Christmas tree, if you celebrate? 
GOLD / squash / 13464 posts
Make a centerpiece! Get a big bowl or short vase with a large opening. Fill half way with water and then float the cranberries and some candles on top.
nectarine / 2750 posts
@deerylou: @MamaMoose: Ack, I never thought of using them to decorate! What good ideas!
papaya / 10473 posts
I sautee brussels sprouts with pecans and cranberries. I agree with the PP that they make really pretty decorations!
grapefruit / 4703 posts
Definitely decorate with them! Here's what I did with cranberries for thanksgiving.
nectarine / 2750 posts
@locavore_mama: Oh, duh. We totally have a dehydrator and eat dried cranberries all the time. 
GOLD / wonderful pomegranate / 28905 posts
@tlcbaby: HAHA I only mentioned it bc LO loves craisins!
wonderful pea / 17279 posts
I'd muddle them and add them to a fizzy soft drink or wine.
pear / 1998 posts
You could also string with popcorn and hang them outside for the birds!
grapefruit / 4903 posts
I'd make cranberry orange muffins. They're really delicious and freeze well for easy, single serving breakfasts.
ETA: My favorite hostess gift at this time of year is a basket of these muffins with a bag of nice coffee for the hosts to enjoy the morning after the party.
GOLD / papaya / 10206 posts
Cranberry brie quiche. I bye the premade pie crusts from Costco because I'm not a good pastry maker. Carmalize some onions, throw in the berries and some brie hunks. Cover with beaten eggs and bake 'till firm. I usually make a few, wait for them to cool and freeze them in individual servings to pack in lunches or for a quick breakfast.
pomegranate / 3393 posts
They freeze forever! I love throwing a handful straight from the bag in the freezer into a smoothie.
grapefruit / 4400 posts
@TemperanceBrennan: That's what I would do... string them with popcorn, hang them on the tree until your dogs attack, then leave outside for the birds!
coconut / 8079 posts
@tlcbaby: I don't have a recipe but I have had cranberry white choc cookies at the holidays. Yum!
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