5 Amazing Recipes Using Ocean Spray® Craisins® Dried Cranberries!

Are you looking for a sweet, yet healthy ingredient to spice up a wide variety of dishes? If so, look no further than Ocean Spray® Craisins® Dried Cranberries!

Ocean Spray® Craisins® dried cranberries have become a popular ingredient in the kitchen due to their versatility and unique flavor. These dried cranberries are perfect for adding a touch of sweetness and tartness to a wide range of dishes, including baked goods, salads, and even cocktails. They are not only delicious, but also rich in antioxidants, fiber, and vitamins.

In this article, we paired up with our friends at Ocean Spray® to showcase this stellar ingredient in five amazing recipes. These dishes are easy to make, full of flavor, and perfect for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a healthy breakfast option, a quick and easy snack, or a festive holiday dish, these recipes have got you covered.

From Ocean Spray® Craisins® Dried Cranberries Crusted Chicken to Ocean Spray® Craisins® Dried Cranberries Deviled Eggs, these recipes will show you just how versatile and delicious dried cranberries can be. So, grab a bag of Ocean Spray® Craisins® dried cranberries and let’s get cooking!

Ocean Spray® Craisins® Dried Cranberries Spring Rolls

Difficulty: Easy • 2-3 Servings • Total Time: 30 Minutes

Ingredients:

for the spring rolls:

• ½ cup Ocean Spray® Craisins® 50% Less Sugar Dried Cranberries
• ½ cup Ocean Spray® Cranberry Juice Cocktail
• 1 cup water
• 6 rice paper wraps
• 1 small head lettuce
• 2 cups vermicelli rice noodles, cooked and drained
• 2 carrots, shredded
• ½ small head red cabbage, shredded
• 2 persian cucumbers, cut into sticks
• 1 cup tofu, cut into sticks
• 1 bunch cilantro

for the sauce:

• 1 cup Ocean Spray® Craisins® 50% Less Sugar Dried Cranberries
• 3/4 cup Ocean Spray® Cranberry Juice Cocktail
• 1 jalapeno, sliced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• cayenne pepper
• salt
• ½ lemon, juiced

Directions:

1. To make the spring rolls, pour the Ocean Spray® Cranberry Juice Cocktail and water into a shallow dish.
2. Submerge one rice paper wrap at a time, lay flat on a smooth surface, and top each with a bundle of lettuce, vermicelli noodles, carrots, cabbage, cucumber, Ocean Spray® Craisins® 50% Less Sugar Dried Cranberries, tofu and cilantro.
3. Carefully wrap the rice paper around the filling by first folding up the edge closest to you, then tucking in the sides and rolling towards the top. The rice paper is sticky, and working slowly is the key! Refrigerate until ready to serve.
4. To make the sauce, combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
5. Bring to a boil, then strain into a small bowl.
6. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Ocean Spray® Craisins® Dried Cranberries Crusted Chicken

Difficulty: Easy • 2-4 Servings • Total Time: 30 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup Ocean Spray® Craisins® Dried Cranberries
• ½ cup walnuts, chopped
• ¼ cup pistachios, chopped
• ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 lbs chicken tenderloin
• salt

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 425ºF and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Combine the Ocean Spray® Craisins® Dried Cranberries, walnuts, pistachios and breadcrumbs, and set aside.
3. Working in batches, coat each piece of chicken with the egg wash, then cover with the Ocean Spray® Craisins® Dried Cranberries mixture.
4. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF. 
5. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and enjoy.

Ocean Spray® Craisins® Dried Cranberries Sorbet

Difficulty: Easy • 2-4 Servings • Total Time: 2 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 5 oz Ocean Spray® Craisins® 50% Less Sugar Dried Cranberries
• 1 cup Ocean Spray® Cranberry Juice Cocktail
• 1 cup ice
• lime zest, for garnish (optional)

Directions:

1. In a powerful blender, combine the Ocean Spray® Craisins® 50% Less Sugar Dried Cranberries and Cranberry Juice Cocktail. 
2. Next, add the ice, and blend until smooth.
3. Scoop into bowls, garnish and serve!

Ocean Spray® Craisins® Dried Cranberries Deviled Eggs

Difficulty: Easy • 2-4 Servings • Total Time: 8 Hours

Ingredients:  

• 1/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons Ocean Spray® Craisins® Dried Cranberries
• 1 cup Ocean Spray® Cranberry Juice Cocktail
• 6 eggs
• ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
• 4 pearl onions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
• 2 teaspoons mustard seed
• ½ teaspoon celery seed
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ½ tablespoon pink pepper, crushed
• 4 teaspoons pink salt

Directions:

1. Place the eggs in a small saucepan, cover with cool water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. Once boiling, cover and remove from heat, but set aside to keep cooking. After 12 minutes, transfer to an ice bath.
3. Peel the eggs and place in a jar with the pearl onions and dill. 
4. To prepare the pickling liquid, combine ¼ cup Ocean Spray® Craisins® Dried Cranberries, the Ocean Spray® Cranberry Juice Cocktail, rice wine vinegar, peppercorns, mustard and celery seeds, and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then let cool slightly before pouring over the eggs. Allow the liquid to come to room temperature before covering and transferring to the fridge to chill overnight, or at least six hours.
5. To prepare the eggs, cut each in half lengthwise and remove the yolks.
6. Combine the yolks with mayonnaise, then transfer to a piping bag.
7. Fill each halved-egg with the yolk mixture, then top with the remaining Ocean Spray® Craisins® Dried Cranberries, pink peppercorn, pink salt, and some of the onion and herbs from the pickling liquid.

Ocean Spray® Craisins® Dried Cranberries Meatballs

Difficulty: Easy • 2-4 Servings • Total Time: 30 Minutes

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup Ocean Spray® Craisins® Dried Cranberries
• 2 lbs 88% lean ground beef
• 1 egg
• ½ small white onion, minced
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375ºF and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients.
3. Using a scoop, or your hands, dish out the mixture into roughly 1 ½” balls.
4. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.