Freeze Cranberries for all year crafting! 

When frozen they will hold their form and shape for a few years, though they loose nutritional value they still can be used for crafts.  Keep in mind that when the fruit is frozen, once thawed it will be soft and somewhat mushy.  For "dry" projects it is best to use fresh not frozen fruit.

Cranberries make beautiful red ice cubes for drinks on any occasion.  Just plop a few into your ice cube trays add water or cranberry juice and freeze.   Or, wash your fruit and freeze the whole bag for a frozen cranberry addition to anything.   

 

Decorate any season with
Cranberries
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Who knew that a little red fruit was more than just a holiday side dish?

“Cranberries have fruit enzymes that help ex foliate dead skin cells, and their acidity makes them a mild astringent,” says Ann Brown, spa director at the Four Seasons Resort in Lake Ozark, Mo., who created this recipe. Use this treatment twice a month for soft skin. We’re giving thanks already.

You’ll need:
1 cup fresh cranberries
1 cup seedless red or green grapes
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
A small bowl and blender

Directions:
Mix ingredients at medium speed for 20 seconds, until they have a paste-like texture. Cover and refrigerate for 45 minutes to thicken. Remove from the fridge and let sit about 10 minutes. Spread the mixture on clean, dry skin, avoiding the eye area. Relax for 15 minutes, then rinse off with warm water.