10 Ways to Use Fresh Cranberries

Photo by: Photo by Yossy Arefi-Afshar

Cranberry Butter
Serve this bright pink spread with toasted bread, bagels, or muffins. Combine half of a 12-oz. bag of fresh cranberries with about 2 Tbsp. maple syrup in a medium saucepan; cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until the cranberries break down and thicken to a jamlike consistency, 8-9 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Using an electric mixer, beat about 1 cup softened ... more 

Photo by: Photo by Yossy Arefi-Afshar

Cranberry Butter
Serve this bright pink spread with toasted bread, bagels, or muffins. Combine half of a 12-oz. bag of fresh cranberries with about 2 Tbsp. maple syrup in a medium saucepan; cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until the cranberries break down and thicken to a jamlike consistency, 8-9 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Using an electric mixer, beat about 1 cup softened butter with the cooled cranberries until combined. Use chilled or at room temperature. less