Why Buy Frozen Cranberries?
Buying your fruit frozen has numerous benefits, which is why we are so proud to be able to offer it to you, they include:
1. Less food Waste
This is because you only use what you need, when you need it, and don’t have to worry about your fruit going off quicker than you are ready to use it.
2. Availability
You can enjoy all the seasonal fruits you love throughout the year without having to compromise on quality and flavour.
3. Better Flavour
Freezing fruit from fresh means all the nutrition that was present at the time of picking is locked in and preserved - providing you with amazing, fresh-tasting fruit.
4. Healthy & Nutritious
Our fruit is frozen fresh and nothing is added nor taken away, therefore, when it is defrosted, it is still as healthy and nutritious as the day it was picked and frozen!
5. No Preservatives
By using a natural method of preservation like freezing, no artificial preservatives are used or required in order to achieve an extended shelf life.
At this time of year, one of our favourite fruits to cook with are cranberries. A superfood, rich in healthy vitamins and plant compounds, this tart fruit is perfect for seasonal cooking and stands out in both sweet and savoury recipes.
Cranberries are made up of nearly 90% water and are high in fibre, although cranberry juice has almost no fibre, so to get the most benefits we’d suggest adding them frozen to your cooking where you can.
The main nutrients in 100g of unsweetened cranberries are:
- Calories: 46
- Water: 87%
- Protein: 0.4 grams
- Carbs: 12.2 grams
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Fibre: 4.6 grams
- Fat: 0.1 grams
On top of this, cranberries are a good source of Vitamin C, a natural antioxidant, that can help towards boosting your immune system and your body’s ability to absorb iron.
Cranberry and Orange Camembert Recipe:
For this recipe you will need:
- 340g Frozen Cranberries
- Zest of 1 Seville Orange
- Juice from 2 Seville Oranges
- 100g Sugar
- 120ml Water
- Pinch of Salt
- 250g Camembert Cheese
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 180°c
- Add the orange juice, water, and sugar to a pan and bring to a boil.
- Add the cranberries, orange zest, and salt to the pan.
- Once back at a boil, reduce the temperature so the sauce is simmering and allow it to cook for approximately 10 minutes, or until most of the cranberries have burst open.
- Cut a large cross in the top of your camembert and pour some of your sauce on top
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Enjoy with some fresh, crusty bread.