Cranberries

Explore Michigan cranberry resources and recipes for your institution.

Every Thanksgiving, Cranberries make their way to tables across the country, but this tart and versatile fruit can be eaten in a variety of ways throughout the year! Cranberries are a good source of vitamin C and are high in antioxidants. Cranberries can be purchased fresh, frozen, or dried. In Michigan, cranberry season is September through November, but frozen and dried cranberries are available year-round.  

Facts about Michigan Cranberries: 

  • Cranberries are grown in the Upper Peninsula, lower part of the northern peninsula, and Southwest Michigan 
  • When it’s time to harvest cranberries, farmers flood their fields. Then, the berries float right off the vine! 
  • Cranberries are one of the few fruits that are native to North America.  

Basic Preparation Instructions and Recipe: 

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