The better berry

It’s harvest time once again and we’re all reminded of pumpkins and apples and Massachusetts’ number one crop: cranberries. Cape Cod Select and Edgewood Bogs are not like other Massachusetts cranberry growers, though – they go the extra mile to grow, harvest, sort, clean, package, and freeze only the ripest and best berries in every bag.

Providing frozen cranberries, “America’s Original Superfruit”, to consumers year-round is what Cape Cod Select does best. They believe everyone should be adding whole frozen cranberries into their daily diets. “They’re a great source of antioxidants and are low in natural sugars offering a healthy boost to smoothies”, says Marketing Manager Amelia Houde.

“That’s how I use them daily, but my favorite cranberry recipe on our website (capecodselect.com) is for our famous Cranberry Squares. We actually put the recipe on the back of the bag because we love them so much!”

Cape Cod Select frozen cranberries are available in grocery retailers nationwide all year long. “I was always surprised you could find every fruit imaginable except cranberries in the freezer aisle – dragonfruit, mango, dark sweet cherries, but no cranberries! I made it my mission to bring these superfruit berries to market, and here we are twelve years later adding more and more stores every year,” says Owner Cindy Rhodes. “And they’re not just for the fall and the holidays,” she continues. “Frozen cranberries are so versatile. Just look at our website and social media (@CapeCodSelect) for recipe inspiration – salsas, pizzas, breads, sauces, dips, cookies, pastries, cocktails, shrimp dishes, tacos… the list goes on.”

Cape Cod Select not only brings you frozen cranberries they also have a seasonal gift box line (available now) and specialty pantry items such as Cranberry Chutney and Cranberry Mustard that are perfect for charcuterie boards. Have gifts to give? Visit capecodselect.com for all of the options.

Cranberry Squares

https://capecodselect.com/recipes/ details/cranberry-squares

Ingredients

2 Sticks Melted Or Softened Butter

2 Cups Flour

2 Cups Sugar

3 Eggs

2 Tsp. Almond Flavoring

3 Cups Cape Cod Select Frozen Cranberries

1. Preheat oven to 350˚

2. Whisk butter (softened or melted), eggs, and almond flavoring in a mixing bowl.

3. Slowly add flour and sugar until a batter begins to form.

4. Add 3 cups of frozen Cape Cod Select cranberries. (Do not thaw) Fold batter until cranberries are covered in batter.

5. Spray 13 X 9 baking pan with cooking spray. Once prepared, spread batter evenly in pan and bake at 350˚ for 1 hour. If you like your edges crispy, let it bake until the top is completely golden brown.

Cranberry Ricotta Crostinis

(by Andrea of @AndreaMarie.UGC)

https://capecodselect.com/recipes/ details/cranberry-ricotta-crostinis

Ingredients

For the Crostinis:

1 French baguette cut diagonally into 1⁄2 inch slices

Drizzle Olive Oil

Salt & Black ground pepper

For the Cranberry Ricotta:

1 cup whole milk ricotta

1⁄2 cup Cape Cod Select frozen cranberries

2 tbsp Orange Blossom honey

2 tsp Basil leaves chopped into thin ribbons

Juice of 1 small orange

2 tsp orange zest

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 F.

2. Arrange baguette slices onto lined baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt & pepper.

3. Bake until golden and toasty, 10-15 mins. Set aside to cool.

4. Simmer cranberries and freshly squeezed orange juice on stove top over medium heat for 10 minutes, or until reduced and slightly thickened. Let cool.

5. Place ricotta into a mixing bowl with half of the honey and half of the orange zest. Beat ricotta until creamy and smooth.

6. Fill your serving bowl with the whipped ricotta. Spoon a generous amount of your cooled cranberry sauce into the ricotta and gently swirl until it is lightly incorporated. You may also top with any leftover basil and orange zest for presentation and dipping!

7. Assemble each crostini with a layer of cranberry-ricotta, a few basil ribbons, a drizzle of the remaining honey, and orange zest to top it off!

Cranberry Cream Cheese Baked French Toast

(by Jessy of @TwoHeapingTeaspoons ) https://capecodselect.com/recipes/ details/cranberry-cream-cheese-bakedfrench-toast

Ingredients

6 thick slices of brioche

About 6-10 tsps whipped cream cheese

Handful of frozen Cape Cod Select cranberries

3 eggs

2 cups half & half (or a combination of milk and half & half)

1/4 cup sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 tsp cinnamon powder

9.2 tbsp melted butter

Powdered sugar for dusting

1. Lightly grease a baking dish and layer the brioche slices inside.

2. Add dollops of cream cheese and frozen cranberries in the nooks and crannies.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, half & half, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon powder. Pour this custard mixture all over the brioche, making sure every part gets soaked.

4. Let it soak for at least 30 minutes or overnight.

5. Bake at 350° covered for 30 minutes, then uncover and broil for 2 minutes.

6. Brush melted butter over the brioche and dust with powdered sugar.

7. Serve with a drizzle of syrup and ENJOY