Cranberries got to our Thanksgiving tables courtesy of American Indians who ate them cooked with honey or maple syrup.Today, we have many more options.One way is certainly to boil them until they pop, with simple sugar, orange or apple juice, allow it to thicken, toss in some nuts, and serve it as an accompaniment to your dinner ~ I bet it would be delicious mixed with a touch of applesauce and served a top a vegan latke! You can also simply boil them and then puree them, using that tart liquid in a salad dressing.Dried cranberries can be tossed into any salad, or tossed over roasted vegetables like brussel sprouts or butternut squash. If you freeze them, or buy them that way, you can use them as pretty ice cubes in whatever cold drinks you choose to serve. They won’t really effect the flavor and they won’t ruin your drink by melting into it!
Of course, you can also bake them into breads, once they have either been cooked or you can use them dried. If you celebrate Christmas, they make a beautiful garland once strung on a thin string!
