Cranberries
Basic Information
In Nova Scotia, cranberries are grown in bogs in the Annapolis Valley, South Shore and Cape Breton regions. Over 60 hectares of cranberries are grown in the province, with an estimated value of $1 million.
Hebbville, Nova Scotia boasts the oldest cranberry bog in Canada!
Cranberries are a great source of vitamin C, dietary fiber, and manganese, as well as antioxidants.
Storage, Preparation, Preservation & Cooking
Cranberries are best stored between 0 and 4° C.
Cranberries freeze well, and will keep for nearly 1 year in an airtight container.
Wash cranberries before using.
Enjoy cranberries by adding them to salads or baked goods, or use them to make homemade cranberry sauce, juice, or jelly.
