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All-Time Favorite CRANBERRY RECIPES

CRANBERRIES the Year ’Round Berries with the Bounce...

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The Beginning of the Berries

Cranberries are truly North American berries. Before Columbus came to the new world, the tangy wild cranberries had an important place in everyday life here. Indian squaws used cranberries to brighten up food. The Wampanoag Indians of Cape Cod area treated wounds from poisoned arrows with a cranberry dressing. Squaws made their rugs and blankets colorful with the red cranberry juice. Pilgrim women learned of this wild berry from the friendly Indians. They soon began to create their own ways of f

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The Naming of the Berries

Cranberries were called different names by different Indians: “Sassamanesh” by eastern Indians and “Atoqua” by the Algonquians in Wisconsin. In New Jersey, where cranberries were the symbol of peace, “Pakimintzen” meant cranberry eater. The word “cranberry” was a contraction of crane berry, an early name given to the berries because their pale pink blossoms resembled the head of a crane. Cranes were seen in the lowlands, enjoying the berries....

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The Taming of the Berries

Cultivation of cranberries began in Massachusetts nearly 200 years after the landing of the Pilgrims. In 1816 Henry Hall of Dennis, Cape Cod, noticed that cranberries seemed to grow larger and juicier where sand from the dunes blew over the vines. Cultivation today came from this simple observation made more than 150 years ago. Cranberries grow on peat soil that has been covered with a three inch layer of sand. Cuttings or branches from existing cranberry vines are planted deep enough to take ro

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The Testing of the Berries

Every cranberry delivered to a receiving station must measure up to the highest standards of quality before it can travel under the Ocean Spray label. After passing through a machine which blows out the chaff, a cranberry must demonstrate that it’s got bounce. Bounce? That’s right. You wonder why? It’s this simple—a good firm berry will bounce. A soft berry won’t. Mechanical separators give each berry seven chances to bounce over four-inch wooden barriers. Berries that don’t have the necessary b

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Cranberry Waldorf

2 cups (½ pound) Ocean Spray fresh or frozen cranberries 3 cups miniature marshmallows ¾ cup sugar * * * * * 2 cups diced unpared tart apples ½ cup seedless green grapes ½ cup broken walnuts ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup whipping cream, whipped Grind cranberries and combine with marshmallows and sugar. Cover and chill overnight. Add apples, grapes, walnuts and salt. Fold in whipped cream; chill. Serve in large bowl or individual lettuce cups. Garnish with clusters of green grapes and fresh cranberries,

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Cranberry Orange Crush

1 pound (4 cups) Ocean Spray fresh cranberries 1 small orange, cut in eighths 1 to 1½ cups sugar To prepare in a food grinder : Put fresh cranberries and orange sections through a food grinder. Add sugar, mix well and chill several hours before serving. To prepare in a blender : Place ½ cup cranberries and ⅛ orange into a blender container. Process on high until finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl. Repeat with remaining cranberries and orange sections. Stir in sugar to taste. To prepare in a food

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Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce

1-2 cups water 1 pound (4 cups) Ocean Spray fresh or frozen cranberries 1-2 cups sugar Combine sugar and water in saucepan; stir to dissolve sugar. Bring to boil; add cranberries; cook till skins pop, about 5 minutes longer. Remove from heat. Serve sauce warm or chilled. Makes about 4 cups of sauce....

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Cranberry Applesauce

2 cups canned applesauce 2 cups Ocean Spray fresh or frozen cranberries ½ cup sugar ½ teaspoon ground ginger Mix together all ingredients in a 2-quart saucepan. Simmer, stirring constantly over low heat until cranberries are tender. Makes 4-6 servings....

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Baked Cranberry Acorn Squash

4 small acorn squash 1 cup chopped unpared apple 1 cup Ocean Spray fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped ½ teaspoon grated orange peel ½ cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove seeds. Place cut side down in 13 x 9 x 2″ baking dish. Bake in 350° oven for 35 minutes. Turn cut side up. Combine remaining ingredients; fill squash with fruit mixture. Continue baking for 25 minutes or till squash is tender. Makes 8 servings....

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Chicken Ruby

1 broiler, cut in quarters 1 teaspoon salt ¼ cup butter (margarine) ½ medium onion (chopped) ¼ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ginger 1 teaspoon grated orange rind ¾ cup orange juice 1½ cups Ocean Spray Fresh Cranberries ½ cup chopped walnuts ¾ cup sugar ¾ cup sugar Sprinkle chicken with salt. Brown in butter in skillet. Add onion, spices, orange rind and orange juice. Simmer covered for 20 minutes. Add cranberries and walnuts. Sprinkle with sugar. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes longer....

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Stuffed Burger Bundles

1 cup packaged herb-seasoned stuffing mix ½ cup fresh cranberries, chopped 1 pound ground beef ⅓ cup evaporated milk 1 10½-ounce can condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 tablespoon catsup 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce Prepare stuffing according to package directions; add cranberries. Combine ground beef and milk; divide in 5 portions. On waxed paper, pat each portion to 6-inch circle. Place about ¼ cup stuffing in center of each; draw meat over stuffing to make meat “balls” with stuffing in cen

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Cranberry Pork Chops

4 pork chops, 1 inch thick 2 tablespoons cooking oil 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup dry red wine ½ cup honey 1 cup fresh cranberries In skillet, brown pork chops in hot oil; season with salt and dash pepper. Drain off excess fat. Combine wine and honey; pour over chops. Cover and simmer 1 hour, adding cranberries about 10 minutes before end of cooking time. Makes 4 servings....

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Cranberry Coffee Cake

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons double-acting baking powder ¾ teaspoon salt ½ cup sugar 5 tablespoons butter 1 egg, beaten ½ cup milk 2½ cups Ocean Spray fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped ¼ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup sugar 3 tablespoons butter Sift flour, baking powder, salt and sugar together. Cut in butter with pastry blender until crumbly. Mix beaten egg and milk. Add to flour mixture. Stir slowly to mix, then beat until blended well. Spread batter evenly into 8 x 8 x 2″ butter

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Cranberry Squares

2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1½ teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon baking soda ¾ cup orange juice 2 tablespoons shortening 1 well beaten egg 1½ cups Ocean Spray fresh or fresh frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped ½ cup chopped nuts [a] Streusel Topping [a] Streusel Topping Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Stir in orange juice, shortening and egg. Mix until well blended. Carefully fold in cranberries and nuts.

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Cranberry Fruit Nut Bread

2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1½ teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons shortening 1 tablespoon grated orange peel ¾ cup orange juice 1 well-beaten egg 1 cup Ocean Spray fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped ½ cup chopped nuts ½ cup chopped nuts Preheat oven to 350°. Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Stir in orange juice, orange peel, shortening and egg. Mix until well blended. Stir in cranberries and nuts. Turn into a 9 x

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Cranberry Muffins

¾ cup Ocean Spray fresh cranberries, halved ½ cup powdered sugar 2 cups flour 3 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup sugar 1 egg, well beaten 1 cup milk 4 tablespoons shortening, melted Mix cranberry halves with powdered sugar and let stand while preparing muffin mixture. Sift dry ingredients. Add egg, milk and melted shortening all at once; mix until dry ingredients are dampened; do not beat. Fold in sugared cranberries. Fill muffin tins ⅔ full. Bake in moderate oven 350°F. for 20 minu

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Cranberry Kitchen Cookies

½ cup butter or margarine 1 cup granulated sugar ¾ cup brown sugar (packed) ¼ cup milk 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 egg 3 cups sifted flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup chopped nuts 2½ cups Ocean Spray fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped 1 cup chopped nuts 2½ cups Ocean Spray fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped Cream butter and sugars together. Beat in the milk, orange juice and egg. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Combine with c

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Fresh Cranberry Crunch

1 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch ½ cup water 1 teaspoon vanilla Pinch of salt 2 cups Ocean Spray Fresh Cranberries ½ cup seedless raisins 1 cup uncooked rolled oats 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed ½ cup all-purpose flour ⅓ cup butter or margarine ⅓ cup butter or margarine In saucepan mix sugar, cornstarch, water, vanilla and salt. Stir in cranberries and raisins. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat, simmer for 5 minutes and cool slightly. Mix oats, brown sugar and

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Cranberry Refrigerator Dessert

2 cups (½ pound) Ocean Spray fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped 1 large banana, diced 1½ cups sugar, divided 2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs 1 cup butter or margarine, divided ½ cup chopped nuts 2 eggs 1 cup heavy cream, whipped In a bowl, mix together chopped cranberries, diced banana and ½ cup sugar; set aside. In another bowl, mix together crumbs, and ½ cup melted butter. Press half the mixture into bottom of 9-inch square pan. In a bowl cream remaining butter and sugar until light; add eggs an

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Cranberry Fruit Bowl

1 jar (32 oz.) grapefruit sections 1 cup sugar ½ cup orange marmalade 2 cups Ocean Spray fresh or frozen whole cranberries 3 medium bananas Drain liquid from grapefruit sections into a saucepan. Add sugar and marmalade; heat to boiling. Add cranberries and cook till skins of cranberries pop. Cool. Add grapefruit sections. When ready to serve stir in slices of bananas. Makes 8 servings....

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Hot Cranberry Fruit Compote

1 can (16 ounces) pear halves in syrup 1 can (16 ounces) apricot halves in syrup 1 cup Ocean Spray fresh or frozen cranberries 2 tablespoons brown sugar ¼ teaspoon nutmeg Drain syrup from canned fruits into a saucepan. Add cranberries, brown sugar and nutmeg. Cook over medium heat 5 minutes until cranberries are soft. Cool. Stir in pear and apricot halves. Makes 6-8 servings....

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Cranberries Jubilee

1 cup sugar 1½ cups water 2 cups Ocean Spray fresh or frozen cranberries ¼ cup brandy Vanilla ice cream Combine sugar and water in saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Bring to boiling; boil 5 minutes. Add cranberries and bring to boiling again; cook 5 minutes. Turn into heat-proof bowl or blazer pan of chafing dish. Heat brandy. Ignite brandy and pour over cranberry mixture. Blend into sauce and serve immediately over ice cream. Makes 2½ cups sauce....

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Cranberry Lemon Sauce

¾ cup sugar 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin ⅓ cup water 2 cups Ocean Spray fresh or frozen cranberries 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon peel In a saucepan, mix together sugar and gelatin. Gradually add water; stir to dissolve sugar. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add cranberries, lemon peel and juice. Cook stirring until skins pop. Chill until thickened. Serve as a topping for cheesecake, crepes or ice cream. Makes 2 cups sauce....

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Cranberry Fruit Dip

1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened ½ cup dairy sour cream ⅔ cup Ocean Spray Cranberry Orange Relish In a bowl, mix together cream cheese and sour cream; beat till smooth. Stir in cranberry orange relish. Chill. Serve as a dip with fresh fruit, such as fresh strawberries, pineapple chunks, melon balls. Makes 1½ cups....

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Ham and Chicken Fondue

½ cup orange juice 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 can (16 ounces) Ocean Spray Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce 1 tablespoon brown sugar ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon Fully-cooked ham or chicken cubes In saucepan, blend orange juice and cornstarch. Add cranberry sauce, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cook, stirring constantly, till mixture thickens and bubbles. Keep sauce warm in fondue pot. Use ham and chicken cubes as dippers. Makes 2 cups sauce....

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Tangy Cranberry Dip

1 can (8 ounces) Ocean Spray Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce ⅔ cup chili sauce 2 tablespoons burgundy wine In a bowl, mix together cranberry sauce, chili sauce and wine. Chill. Serve with ham cubes, chicken cubes or cooked shelled shrimp. Makes about 1⅓ cups dip....

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Cranberry Lemon Ring

2 envelopes unflavored gelatine ½ cup cold water 2 cans (1 lb. each) Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce ⅓ to ½ cup lemon juice 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind Chicken or Turkey salad Place gelatine in cup. Add cold water and let stand 2 minutes. Place cup in pan of boiling water until gelatine dissolves. Stir dissolved gelatine into cranberry sauce that has been beaten ’til saucy with rotary beater. Add lemon juice and rind. Spoon into a ring mold and chill until firm. Fill with chicken or turkey

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Cranberry Cherry Mist

1 package black cherry flavored gelatin ¾ cup very hot water 1 (1-lb.) can Ocean Spray Whole Cranberry Sauce ¼ cup gingerale Sour cream Ground cinnamon Dissolve gelatin in hot water. Stir in whole cranberry sauce and gingerale. Rinse a 1½ pint mold with cold water. Pour in gelatin mixture. Chill until firm. Unmold when ready to serve. Garnish with commercial soured cream mixed with a dash of ground cinnamon. Makes 4 to 6 servings. Note : For elegant dessert increase amount of gingerale to ½ cup.

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Cranberry Jewel Salad

1 package raspberry flavored gelatin 1 cup hot water ½ cup cold water 1 orange 1 pound can Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce (whole, drained, or jellied, crushed) Dissolve gelatin in hot water. Add cold water. Chill until mixture begins to jell. If whole cranberry sauce is used, drain. If jellied cranberry sauce is used, beat with beater until saucy. Quarter orange, remove seeds, and put rind and pulp through food chopper. Fold cranberry sauce and orange into raspberry gelatin. Pour into molds or pan.

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Oriental Cranberry Salad

1 pkg. orange flavored gelatin 1 cup boiling water ½ cup cold water 1 tablespoon lemon juice 14 oz. jar Ocean Spray Cranberry Orange Relish 2 tablespoons crystallized ginger 5 oz. can water chestnuts, drained and chopped ½ teaspoon celery seed Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add cold water and lemon juice. Chill until slightly thickened. Fold in cranberry orange relish, ginger, water chestnuts and celery seed. Pour into molds. Chill until firm. Yield: 6 servings....

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Frozen Cranberry Layer Salad

1 lb. can Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce 2 tablespoons lemon juice Beat cranberry sauce with rotary beater until saucy. Combine with lemon juice. Spread in the bottom of a mold or small individual molds. Cover cranberry layer with the following: 1 cup heavy cream, whipped ¼ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup powdered sugar ½ cup chopped pecans or black walnuts Whip the cream and fold in the mayonnaise, the sugar and nuts. Spoon over cranberry layer in salad mold or molds. Place in the refrigerator freezi

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Frozen Cranberry Cheese Salad

2 (3-oz.) packages cream cheese 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup whipping cream ½ cup ripe olives, sliced thin 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained 1 cup Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce, cubed Cream the cheese and mix well with mayonnaise. Whip cream and add. Fold in sliced olives, crushed pineapple and cranberry sauce cubes. Pack in refrigerator tray and freeze for 3 to 4 hours. Slice and serve on lettuce....

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Cranberry Salad Sweet and Sour

1 large package raspberry flavored gelatin (6 oz.) 1 cup boiling water 1 lb. can Ocean Spray Whole Cranberry Sauce ½ cup orange juice 1 tablespoon grated orange rind 1 unpeeled apple (grated) 1 small grapefruit Dissolve gelatin in the boiling water. Add cranberry sauce; stir until completely mixed. Add the orange juice and grated rind. Chill till partially set. Grate the apple. Pare the grapefruit—remove all membrane—and cut into small segments. Fold apples and grapefruit sections into gelatin.

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Cranberry-Chicken Party Salad

2 envelopes unflavored gelatine ¼ cup cold water 2 cans (2½ cups) condensed cream of chicken soup ¼ cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon minced parsley Soften gelatine in water. Heat ¼ can soup; add gelatine and dissolve. Stir dissolved gelatine into remaining soup; cool. Fold in mayonnaise and parsley. Pour salad into a mold which has been rinsed with cold water; chill until firm. 1 lb. can Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce 1 envelope unflavored gelatine ¼ cup cold water Crush cranberry sauce with a f

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Cranberry Orange Salad

1 pkg. raspberry flavored gelatin 1 cup hot water ½ cup cold water 1 14-oz. jar Ocean Spray Cranberry Orange Relish ½ cup chopped walnuts Dissolve gelatin in 1 cup hot water; stir to dissolve. Add ½ cup water; chill in refrigerator until partially thickened. Fold in cranberry orange relish and chopped walnuts. Pour into large mold or individual smaller molds and chill until firm. Serves 4 to 6....

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Hamburgers Delish

1 lb. ground chuck or hamburg 1 teaspoon onion salt ⅓ cup Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail Mix above ingredients lightly with a fork. Shape into 4-6 patties and broil or pan broil over medium heat until cooked to desired doneness....

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Cranberry Sausage Corn Cake

1 package corn muffin mix 12 pork sausage links 1 lb. can Ocean Spray Whole Cranberry Sauce Bake corn muffin mix in 8 x 8 x 2″ pan until golden brown according to directions on package. Fry sausages over low heat until brown and done. Heat cranberry sauce. Cut corn bread into rectangles 2 x 4″ and arrange on serving plates. Place 2 or 3 link sausages over each serving. Ladle hot cranberry sauce over top and serve immediately. Makes 6 servings....

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Cranburgers

⅔ cup evaporated milk (undiluted) 2 slices white bread 2 tablespoons instant minced onion 1½ teaspoons salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 1½ lbs. ground meat Pour evaporated milk over bread. Let stand to soften. Mix in onion, salt, pepper and ground beef. Form into 8 patties. Broil 6 minutes on one side. Turn and top with cranberry sauce or cranburger sauce and broil 6 more minutes. Serve. These may also be baked. Place in shallow pan and bake 15 minutes at 350°F. Turn, top with whole cranberry or cranburge

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Chicken South Pacific

1 broiler chicken, cut in serving pieces ¼ cup cooking oil 2 cups Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail, divided 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar ¼ cup blanched almonds ¾ cup raisins ¾ cup quick cooking rice ¼ teaspoon salt 1 green pepper, sliced in rounds 1 medium onion, sliced in rounds ¼ teaspoon salt 1 green pepper, sliced in rounds 1 medium onion, sliced in rounds Preheat fry pan containing cooking oil to 250°F. Place chicken in pan, meat

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Elegante Chicken

3 broiler-fryer chickens, cut in serving pieces 4 teaspoons salt, divided ½ cup butter or margarine 1 cup Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail 2 medium onions, sliced 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon ginger 2 medium green peppers, cut in strips 4 teaspoons cornstarch ¼ cup water Sprinkle chicken with 3 teaspoons of the salt. In large skillet, brown chicken pieces in melted butter. Add cranberry juice cocktail. Add onion, lemon juice, ginger and remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and simmer 30

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Cranberry Apricot Ham Glaze

1 lb. can Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup drained canned apricots, sieved or 1 can strained apricot baby food Beat cranberry sauce with beater until “saucy” smooth. Add brown sugar and sieved apricots. Spoon over ham the last half hour of baking or heat and pour over ham slice just before serving....

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Cranberry Ham Rolls

4 tablespoons butter or margarine 4 tablespoons onion, finely chopped 4 tablespoons chopped celery 2 cups rice, cooked Salt, pepper 8 slices (⅛-inch slices) boned boiled ham Cranberry Glaze Melt butter in small saucepan. Add onion and celery. Cook until soft. Remove from heat. Add rice and seasoning. Spread on each ham slice. Roll up. Fasten with toothpick. Place in greased shallow pan. Make Cranberry Glaze. Spoon over ham rolls. Bake 15 to 20 minutes at 350°F. Makes 8 servings. Cranberry Glaze

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Gourmet Ham

4 slices cooked ham (3″ rounds cut 1 inch thick) Cooked asparagus spears 4 thick slices Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce 4 thick slices cheddar cheese, halved Salt and pepper to taste Place ham slices in flat casserole dish. Place 2 or 3 spears of hot cooked asparagus on top of each, then a slice of cranberry sauce, then cheese strips (in opposite direction so that cranberry sauce shows). Place under broiler for several minutes until cheese melts or bake in 350°F. oven for 30 to 40 minutes. S

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Cranberry Almond Chicken

1 frying chicken (about 3 lbs.) cut up 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon paprika ⅓ cup butter 1 cup Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail ½ cup slivered almonds, toasted Combine salt, pepper and paprika. Rub into chicken until coated. Melt butter in frying pan. Sauté chicken pieces until golden brown on both sides. Cover frying pan, reduce heat and cook for 25 to 30 minutes, or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken to warm platter and keep hot in warm oven. Pour cranberry cocktail in

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Cranberry Chicken Curry

2 frying chickens (about 3 lbs. each) cut up 2 teaspoons salt ½ teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoons paprika ⅔ cup butter 2 cups Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail 1 cup slivered almonds, toasted Combine salt, pepper and paprika. Rub into chicken until coated. Melt butter in frying pan. Sauté chicken pieces until golden brown on both sides. Cover frying pan, reduce heat and cook for 25 to 30 minutes, or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken to warm platter and keep hot in warm oven. Pour cranberry ju

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Chicken ’n Cheese Shortcake

12 (3-inch) squares cornbread, split in half, shortcake fashion 4 cups cooked chicken or turkey meat 4 cups shredded sharp cheese (about 1 lb.) 2 (1 lb.) cans Ocean Spray Whole Cranberry Sauce, heated Place buttered cornbread squares (split) on baking sheet. Distribute chicken pieces over cornbread squares. Cover with shredded cheese. Broil 4 inches from heat source until cheese melts or bake ½ hour at 350°F. Stack two squares high, shortcake fashion, on serving plate and top with hot cranberry

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Cranberry Nut Bread

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour ¾ cup granulated sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 egg 1 cup Ocean Spray Whole Cranberry Sauce, drained 2 tablespoons melted shortening Heat oven to 350°F. Sift together onto waxed paper the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, soda and cinnamon. Add walnuts. In mixing bowl, beat egg; add cranberry sauce and shortening. Add dry ingredients; stir until just blended. Pour into greased 9 x

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Cranberry Glazed Rolls

¼ cup chopped nuts ½ cup Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce ¼ cup brown sugar 6 to 8 brown ’n serve rolls Set oven at 400°F. Grease muffin pans or custard cups. Sprinkle a few chopped nuts into each. Combine cranberry sauce that has been crushed with a fork and brown sugar. Put a tablespoon of the mixture in each muffin cup. Then turn brown ’n serve roll upside down and press into each muffin cup. Bake at 400°F. for 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool for 4 to 5 minutes. Invert pans and gently remove ro

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Cranberry Relish Ring

1 package hot roll mix Melted butter or margarine 1 cup Ocean Spray Cranberry Orange Relish 4 tablespoons brown sugar ½ cup chopped dates or raisins 1 tablespoon flour Prepare roll mix following package directions; let rise until doubled in bulk. Knead on floured board. Roll out to oblong about 14 x 12 x ¼″. Brush lightly with melted butter or margarine. Combine remaining ingredients. Spread over dough. Roll up lengthwise. Place in circle, seam side down, on well greased baking sheet. Snip into

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Cranberry Tea Biscuits

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons shortening 1 egg 1 cup Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce, crushed ¼ cup soured cream Grated cheese Sift dry ingredients together, and cut in shortening. Beat egg until creamy, add cranberry sauce and soured cream, and add to first mixture. Roll out on floured board and cut into square biscuits. Place on baking sheet and sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake 15 to 20 minutes at 400°F....

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Spicy Cranberry Muffins

1 cup Ocean Spray Cranberry Orange Relish ¼ cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon flour ½ cup chopped pecans 2 cups packaged biscuit mix 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon nutmeg 1 egg ¾ cup milk Topping : Combine cranberry orange relish, brown sugar, flour and pecans. Spoon 1 tablespoon of mixture into each of 12 greased muffin pan cups. Muffin : Stir together biscuit mix, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir together egg and milk. Add to dry ingredients stirring just to moisten. Fill muffin

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Cranberry Igloos

1 1-lb. can Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce 1 package of 6 sponge shells 1 pint vanilla ice cream 4 egg whites ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ cup brown sugar ¼ teaspoon vanilla ½ cup chopped nuts or coconut Cut cranberry sauce into 6 slices and place one slice on each sponge shell. Top each cranberry sauce slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Place in freezer. Before serving, beat egg whites with salt until foamy. Add brown sugar gradually beating until mixture stands in rounded peaks. Add vanilla an

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Autumn Spice Cakes

1 package spice cake mix or gingerbread mix Cream cheese (about 3 packages, 9 ounces) 1 teaspoon grated orange rind 1 lb. can Ocean Spray Whole Cranberry Sauce Make spice cup cakes according to directions on package. When baked and cool, frost with softened cream cheese (softened and creamed with top milk or cream). Add grated orange rind to whole cranberry sauce. Spoon cranberry sauce over spice cup cakes just before serving....

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Inexpensive Cranberry Lemon Cake

¼ cup shortening 1 cup sugar 1 egg 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt ¾ cup milk 1 teaspoon lemon extract Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat egg and add to creamed mixture. Mix and sift the dry ingredients and add alternatively with the milk to the first mixture. Add flavoring. Pour into greased pan, 8 x 8 x 2″, and spread the following topping evenly and lightly over the top of the batter. 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon grated lemon ri

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Cranberry Orange Spice Cake

½ cup shortening 1 cup sugar 1 egg, beaten 1 cup raisins ½ cup nut meats 1¼ cups sifted all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon cloves 1 14-oz. jar Ocean Spray Cranberry Orange Relish ½ teaspoon cloves 1 14-oz. jar Ocean Spray Cranberry Orange Relish Cream shortening and sugar, add egg. Stir in raisins and nuts. Combine dry ingredients and sift; add to raisin mixture. Stir in cranberry orange relish. Bake at 350°F. for about 1 hou

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Cranberry Frosty Pie

1 8″ baked pie shell, cooled 1½ cups Cranberry Orange Relish 1 pint softened vanilla ice cream Fold cranberry orange relish into softened ice cream. Pour into pie shell and freeze until firm. Decorate with whipped cream and fresh cranberries. Cranberry Orange Relish : Put through coarse blade of food chopper 4 cups (1 lb.) fresh uncooked cranberries and 2 oranges (seeds removed) including rind. Stir in 2 cups sugar and chill. Makes about 2 pints. Serve remaining relish with meat or poultry for a

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Cranberry Chews

2 eggs ¾ cup sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1½ cups packaged biscuit mix 1 8-oz. can (1 cup) Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce, chilled and cut in ½ inch cubes 1 cup chopped pecans Sifted confectioners’ sugar Beat together eggs, sugar, lemon juice, and nutmeg till light and fluffy. Stir in biscuit mix. Gently fold cranberry cubes into batter along with pecans. Spread in greased and floured 13 x 9 x 2″ baking pan. Bake in 350° oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Sprinkle with si

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Cranberry Bars

2½ cups sifted all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup butter or margarine ½ cup sugar ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar 2 eggs ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 14-oz. jar Ocean Spray Cranberry Orange Relish Sift flour and salt. Cream butter in mixing bowl. Gradually add sugars; continue beating until light and fluffy. Blend in eggs and vanilla. Add dry ingredients and mix well. Chill. Roll out dough, half at a time, on floured surface to a 16 x 9″ rectangle. Cut into three 16 x 3″ strips. Spread cranbe

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Cranberry Cheese Frosting for Spice Cakes

3-oz. package cream cheese 4 tablespoons Ocean Spray Whole Cranberry Sauce ⅛ teaspoon salt 1 lb. sifted confectioners’ sugar Soften cream cheese with cranberry sauce. Add salt. Gradually add sugar, beating until creamy. Excellent frosting for spice cake....

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Cranberry Fluff Frosting

6 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 teaspoons grated orange rind ¼ teaspoon salt 1 lb. sifted confectioners’ sugar 5 tablespoons Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail Cream butter. Add orange rind and salt. Add sugar alternately with cranberry cocktail. Beat until light and fluffy....

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Cranberry Cream Topping

1 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon lemon juice ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted 1 cup Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce, crushed with a fork Whip heavy cream until stiff. Fold in lemon juice. Lightly fold in crushed cranberry sauce and confectioners’ sugar. Serve as topping for hot gingerbread....

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Quick Cranberry Frosting

1 cup Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce 1 egg white ⅛ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon almond extract 2 teaspoons lemon juice Combine ingredients and beat with rotary beater or electric mixer until frosting stands in peaks. Pile atop angel or sponge cake and serve....

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Cranberry Frosting

1 cup Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce, beaten until smooth ½ cup brown sugar ¼ cup water 1 egg white Combine cranberry sauce, brown sugar and water. Bring slowly to a boil and let cook for two minutes. Place unbeaten egg white in small deep bowl of electric mixer. When cranberry syrup has cooked for two minutes, pour slowly onto egg white and beat with mixer turned to medium speed. As air is beaten into this frosting, the frosting will expand 3 to 4 times in volume. Beat with mixer turned to

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Cranberry Cheese Pie

1¼ cups graham cracker crumbs 3 tablespoons sugar 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted Combine crumbs and sugar in medium sized bowl. Stir in melted butter until thoroughly blended. Pack mixture firmly into 9-inch pie pan and press firmly to bottom and sides. Bake in 350°F. oven 8 minutes. Cool. 1½ 8-oz. pkgs. cream cheese 2 eggs ½ cup sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla 1 pint sour cream Cranberry Topping Let cream cheese soften at room temperature. Beat until smooth. Add eggs and beat well. Graduall

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Cranberry Crunch

1 cup uncooked rolled oats ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 cup brown sugar ⅓ cup butter 1 lb. can Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce (Jellied or Whole) 1 quart vanilla ice cream Heat oven to 350°F. Mix oats, flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Place half of this mixture in an 8 x 8″ greased cake dish. Cover with cranberry sauce. Top with balance of mixture. Bake 45 minutes at 350°F. Serve hot in squares topped with scoops of vanilla ice cream. Serves 6 to 8....

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Cranberry Prune Whip

1 cup cooked prunes 1 cup Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce Dash salt 2 egg whites ¼ cup chopped nut meats Pit prunes. Press prunes and cranberry sauce through sieve. Add salt. Beat egg whites stiff. Beat fruit mixture into egg whites a small portion at a time. Mixture will increase in volume with beating. Fold nut meats into whip. Chill. Serve soon after preparation with custard made from leftover egg yolks. Serves 4....

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Cranberry Bavarian Cream

1 pint Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail 1 package lemon gelatin ¼ cup sugar Dash salt 1 cup heavy cream, whipped Heat cranberry cocktail to boiling point. Dissolve lemon gelatin, sugar and salt in the hot cocktail. Chill mixture until syrupy, stirring frequently. Fold whipped cream into the mixture and pour into a well-oiled 1-quart mold. Chill 4 hours, and unmold the Bavarian on a serving dish. Cranberry Bavarian can also be chilled in a large dessert dish and then spooned into individual s

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Winter Shortcake

1 cup canned crushed pineapple (9-oz. can) 1 cup Ocean Spray Whole Cranberry Sauce 1 cup finely chopped or shredded red-skinned apple (1 medium to large apple) Combine ingredients and let stand at room temperature ½ to 1 hour before serving. Make fruit shortcakes (individual). Split biscuits while piping hot and serve shortcake style with the fruit mixture. Serves 6....

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Cranberry Rice Dessert

1 cup cooked rice 1 can (1-lb.) Ocean Spray Whole Cranberry Sauce, drained ½ cup heavy cream, whipped 1 dozen diced marshmallows Combine rice and whole cranberry sauce. Fold in whipped cream and diced marshmallows. Spoon into individual sherbet dishes. Makes 4 servings....

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Cranberry Coeur A La Creme

1 pint cottage cheese, sieved 1 cup commercial soured cream ⅛ teaspoon salt 1 envelope unflavored gelatine ¼ cup milk 1 (1-lb.) can Ocean Spray Whole Cranberry Sauce, chilled Put cottage cheese through sieve. Add to soured cream, add salt. Beat until smooth. Sprinkle gelatine over milk (to soften) in Pyrex cup. Place cup in pan of hot water until gelatine dissolves. Blend into cottage cheese mixture. Rinse small bowl (about 1 pint capacity) with cold water. Pour mixture into bowl. Chill until fi

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Tropical Sherbet

1 (3-oz.) package raspberry flavored gelatin ½ cup hot water ¼ cup lemon juice 1 pint soured cream 2 egg whites, beaten ’til stiff 1 cup Ocean Spray Cranberry Orange Relish 1 tablespoon crystallized ginger, chopped Put large bowl and beater into refrigerator to chill. Dissolve gelatin in hot water; add lemon juice and soured cream. Pour into refrigerator tray and freeze to mushy stage. Remove gelatin mixture and beat until light and fluffy. Fold in beaten egg whites, cranberry relish and crystal

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Cranberry Orange Sherbet

1 large orange 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 3-oz. package orange flavored gelatin 1 pint vanilla ice cream 1 14-oz. jar Ocean Spray Cranberry Orange Relish Peel and dice orange, reserving juice. Combine orange juice, lemon juice and enough water to make 1 cup. Heat to boiling point. Pour over gelatin and stir to dissolve. Add to ice cream, mix till well blended. Chill in freezer until the consistency of egg white. Fold in diced orange and cranberry orange relish. Pour into refrigerator tray and fr

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Cranberry Appe-teaser

2 cups (1 pint) Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail 2 cups orange juice 4 thin slices of lemon 1 tablespoon sugar ¼ teaspoon cinnamon Dash nutmeg Mix all ingredients in saucepan. Simmer slowly for 10 minutes. Remove lemon slices. Serve hot with orange garnish. Makes 1 quart. Serve cold : Simmer lemon, sugar, spices with 1 cup of the cranberry juice. Add remaining fruit juices. Chill. Serve over ice mold or cubes....

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Cranberry Iced Tea

In large pitchers mix together equal portions of chilled Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail and cold tea. Pour over ice cubes in tall glasses to serve....

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The Cape Codder

2 jiggers Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail 1 jigger vodka (rum, if you prefer) Serve over the rocks or tall with soda. A splash of lime or lemon optional....

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Cranberry Fruit Punch

1 quart Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail 1 pint orange juice ¾ cup lemon juice 1 cup pineapple juice ½ cup sugar 1 to 2 cups water Stir thoroughly and serve over crushed ice or ice cubes. Makes 8 to 12 servings....

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Cranberry Rum Punch

1¼ cups tea (made with 1 teaspoon instant tea) 2 cups Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail ¼ cup orange juice 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons sugar dash cinnamon dash allspice dash nutmeg 2 ounces Bacardi rum Combine all ingredients and mix well. Serve over ice cubes. Makes 4 servings....

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Hot Buttered Punch

¾ cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1 cup water ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon nutmeg ½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon allspice ¾ teaspoon cloves 2 1-lb. cans Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce 3 cups water 1 quart pineapple juice Cinnamon sticks Butter or margarine Cinnamon sticks Butter or margarine Bring to a boil sugar, water, salt, spices. Beat cranberry sauce with beater until “saucy.” Add water and beat until smooth. Add cranberry liquid and pineapple juice to hot spiced syrup and simmer about 5

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Cranberry Tickle

(Yogurt gives this drink the tickle) 2 cups (1 pint) Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail, chilled 1 cup yogurt 2 eggs ½ cup granulated sugar ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg Combine all ingredients in a blender, whirl at top speed for 30 seconds. Serve immediately in tall glasses. Suggested garnish: sprinkle of nutmeg. Serves 4....

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Holiday Punch

1 quart Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail 1 pint lime sherbet Chill cranberry juice cocktail in refrigerator until serving time. Pour into punch bowl. Float small lime sherbet scoops on top of the cranberry juice. To serve, ladle juice and 1 scoop sherbet into each punch cup. Makes 10-12 servings....

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Pink Cooler

3 ounces of white Muscatel 3 ounces of Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail Pour over ice cubes in a tall glass, stir, serve....

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Cranberry Collins

2 oz. Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail 1 oz. lemon juice 1 heaping teaspoon powdered sugar 2 oz. Vodka Shake with plenty of ice and pour unstrained into Collins glass. Fill with sparkling water, stir and serve....

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Three Fruit Punch

(For those who like a ‘float’ of ice cream) 4 cups (1 quart) Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail, chilled ⅔ cup pineapple juice, chilled ⅔ cup apple juice, chilled 2 cups (1 pint) vanilla ice cream Combine cranberry juice cocktail, pineapple juice and apple juice. Pour into tall glasses and top with scoops of vanilla ice cream. Serves 4....

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Frozen Fire

(A firecracker red drink for those special holidays) 8 cups (2 quarts) Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail, chilled 2 cups (1 pint) raspberry sherbet 3 cups raspberry soda, chilled Combine cranberry juice cocktail and raspberry sherbet and beat together until smooth and well blended. Add raspberry soda. Serve at once in tall glasses. Suggested garnish: pineapple spears. Serves 12....

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Cranberry Sangria

6 quarts Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail, chilled 1 cup honey 1½ teaspoons almond extract Ice cubes Lemon, orange and lime slices, halved Chilled club soda Combine cranberry juice cocktail, honey and almond. Chill. When ready to serve, pour 1 cup (8 ounces) into a tall glass. Add 2 or 3 ice cubes, half slices of lemon, orange and lime and a splash of club soda. Serves 24....

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Cranberry-Apple Twirl

(Whirl a twirl) 2 cups (1 pint) Ocean Spray Cranapple 2 cups (1 pint) lemon sherbet, softened Combine ingredients in a blender and whirl at top speed for 30 seconds. Pour into tall glasses and serve at once. Suggested garnish: ground cinnamon. Serves 4....

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Cranberry Apple Soda

2 cups Ocean Spray Cranapple, chilled ½ cup applesauce 1 cup orange juice, chilled 4 scoops vanilla ice cream Mix cranapple, applesauce and orange juice. Pour into 4 glasses and top each glass with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Serve with straws. Serves 4....

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Hot Mulled Cranberry Punch

1 quart Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail 1 can (6 ounces) frozen concentrated pink lemonade 1 cup grape juice 1½ cups water 2 cinnamon sticks 10 whole cloves Lemon slices Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer 10 minutes. Remove spices and serve at once garnished with lemon slices. Serves 8....

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Ranchhouse Punch

6 quarts Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail, chilled 2 cups (1 pint) strawberry soda syrup Crushed ice Chilled lemon-lime soda Pineapple chunks Mix cranberry juice cocktail and syrup. Chill. Pour 1 cup (8 ounces) of the mixture into a tall glass. Add crushed ice and fill to the top with 7-Up. Add pineapple chunks. Serve with straws....

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Cranberry Cola

(New cola combo) 2 cups (1 pint) Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail, chilled 2 cups cola beverage, chilled Juice of 1 small lemon Combine all ingredients and stir to blend. Pour into tall glasses. Serve with ice cubes. Serves 4....

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Hobgoblin Grog

(No tricks to this treat) 6 cups (1½ quarts) Ocean Spray Crangrape 2 cups Ocean Spray Indian River grapefruit juice 1 lemon, cut into thin slices Combine all ingredients and heat to the boiling point. Remove lemon slices and pour mixture into mugs. Serve hot. Serves 8....

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Cranapple Bounce

(Soak bananas in lemon juice after peeling, to hold the color) 6 cups (1½ quarts) Ocean Spray Cranapple, chilled Juice of 2 limes 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 very ripe bananas 1 tablespoon rum flavoring Combine cranapple, lime juice and sugar. Sieve bananas, and stir into cranapple mixture until sugar is dissolved. (Or combine cranapple, lime juice, sugar and bananas and whirl in a blender.) Blend in rum flavoring. Place ice cubes in a bowl; add cranapple mixture. Stir well. Serve in tall g

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Cran-Grapefruit Tonic

(Serve in your longest, tallest, thinnest glasses) 2 cups (1 pint) Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail, chilled 2 cups Ocean Spray Indian River grapefruit juice, chilled 2 cups tonic water, chilled Combine cranberry juice cocktail with grapefruit juice. Stir in tonic water. Pour into tall glasses; add ice cubes. Serve at once. Serves 6....

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Spicy Cranberry Glow

(Spiced apple rings for gourmets) 4 cups (1 quart) Ocean Spray Cranberry juice Cocktail ⅓ cup granulated sugar Juice of 1 lemon 3 whole cloves 2 cinnamon sticks 2 teaspoons brandy extract or ½ cup brandy Combine all ingredients and bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer 5 minutes. Remove spices and serve hot in large mugs. Suggested garnish: spiced apple rings. Serves 4....

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Crangrape Mixer

(A sparkling cooler) 2 cups (1 pint) Ocean Spray Crangrape, chilled 4 teaspoons instant unsweetened tea, lemon flavor 2 cups (1 pint) ginger ale, chilled Combine crangrape and tea and stir until dissolved. Stir in ginger ale. Pour into tall glasses. Add ice cubes. Serves 4....

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