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Bottling up Christmas to last a little longer

31st December 2011 By Urvashi Roe Leave a Comment

cranberry curdCranberries are in season for only a short time in the UK which is such a shame because they are soooo good for you.  This tiny little fruit packs a massive punch in the antioxidant department meaning that it helps keep your heart healthy and is also good for your liver.   On top of that cranberries have loads of fibre and vitamin C so grab them now while the supermarkets have them at reduced prices!

I know that baking adds a little unhealthiness to the natural goodness of fruit and vegetables but I think the little feel good hormones (endorphins) released when those wonderful smells fill the kitchen while you’re baking counteract that!

In the case of Cranberry Compote all the goodness should be retained.  I made a super quick version to go into some Bakewell Tarts.  I also made a little more and froze it in batches to use for the rest of the year. Tastes great in Bircher Muesli or just with yoghurt. How’s that for healthy?!

Cranberries are of course associated with Christmas and Christmas is associated with decadence and so why not bottle up a little Cranberry Curd.  Use it for little Cranberry Meringue Pies, to fill Macaroons, to swirl into Vanilla ice cream or perhaps just on a lovely slice of Sourdough.

Whatever you decide to use the cranberries for, I hope they’ll bring back wonderful memories of Christmas 2011 xx

Christmas

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  1. bakingaddict says

    31st December 2011 at 1:54 pm

    Great idea! I love cranberries. Happy New Year 2012!

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    • Urvashi @ The Botanical Baker says

      31st December 2011 at 3:10 pm

      Happy New Year to you too xx

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  2. karensbooth says

    31st December 2011 at 4:53 pm

    HAPPY NEW YEAR!
    Karen
    XXXXXXXXXXXXX

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    • Urvashi @ The Botanical Baker says

      1st January 2012 at 12:40 pm

      You too Karen x

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  3. Just A Smidgen says

    1st January 2012 at 12:53 am

    What an excellent idea… and I hadn’t thought to use it in muesli… definitely going to try this one:) Happy New Year!!

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  4. tracy says

    1st January 2012 at 2:34 pm

    I just adore cranberries. Thanks for the ideas of how to diversify my use for them.

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    • Urvashi @ The Botanical Baker says

      1st January 2012 at 3:24 pm

      You’re welcome. xx

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  5. cakeboule says

    1st January 2012 at 4:21 pm

    I had not thought of doing that. So thank you and I hope you have a very good new year.

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