Annie's Crannies Recipes

Cranberry; the healthful fruit

It is no secret that eating more fruits and vegetables can
help you live a longer, healthier life. Every day scientific
research sheds more light on the benefits of phytonutrients.
These naturally occurring plant compounds function with
your body to help boost your immune system and fight
disease. Cranberries have elevated levels of phytonutrients
and many have antioxidant activity.

Cardiovascular Health - Preliminary research results
show that cranberries have the ability to decrease
total cholesterol and LDL, or "bad" cholesterol, and
increase blood flow

Anti-Cancer - Cranberries are rich in flavonoids, a
phytonutrient shown to inhibit certain types of
cancer

Ulcers - Recent research suggests compounds
found in cranberries may inhibit ulcer-causing
bacteria from sticking to the stomach wall

Anti-Aging - Polyphenolic compounds found in
cranberries may help to protect against
neurodengenerative diseases, and the memory and
coordination losses often associated with aging

Urinary Tract Infection - The proanothcyanidins
found in cranberries can prevent urinary tract
infections by inhibiting E. coli bacteria from attaching
to the urinary tract wall. The National Kidney
Foundation recommends drinking atleast one large
glass of cranberry juice a day to help maintain
urinary tract health

Annie's Crannies stand and gift shop opened in the fall of 2000. In addition to
fresh fruit, I have produced many other products and gift items in subsequent
years including gift boxes, bogside honey, beeswax candles, and honey soaps.
One of the most popular items has been the cranberry recipes provided each year
with fresh cranberry purchases. Below are a few of my favorite cranberry recipes
and decorating ideas. If you like these you can order one of my Cranberry
Recipes Booklets via the order form.



	Located in historic Dennis, Cape Cod MA birthplace of the cultivated cranberry!

A Few Favorite Recipes

Cape Cod Cranberry Bread
A Cape Cod tradition in many homes and the top request for
bake sale donations.

Cranberry Apple Crisp
One of my brother Joe's favorites!

Cranberry and Orange Relish
Heart healthy, loaded with antioxidants. Great with meats and
poultry or spread on your morning toast.

Grandma Walker's (Mother Mary's) Never Fail Cranberry Sauce
The number of jars my family has made/consumed over the
years would fill my barn.

Cranberry Margaritas
Upon the closing of Crazy For You, this recipe was conceived
by Ronn Carroll, Broadway star, as a send-off to my farming
career.

Cranberry Poinsettias
My sister Mary Jo's favorite. A great way to toast in the New
Year or for that special Sunday brunch.

Cranberries Aren't Just for Eating

Floating Candles
A simple and elegant way to dress up the table for that special
dinner party.

Cranberry Wreath
Dress up your front door. A nice way to welcome your holiday
guests.

Medical Use - Buy that one pound bag to put in the freezer.
Makes a great cold pack! Bags can be refrozen to ease future
aches and pains. Mine get a lot of use during the weeding
season!