Fresh, they last 2 to 4 weeks in the fridge and up to a year in the freezer (store in their original packaging or a zip-top bag). Grab them October through December, when they’re available. (And get 5 more fresh cranberry recipes here.) Grilled Turkey & Cranberry Sandwich (pictured left) 4 tsp olive oil 8 slices whole grain bread 4 oz pepper jack or mozzarella cheese, sliced 8 oz roast turkey, sliced 1/2 c leftover cranberry sauce, strained if runny

  1. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in large nonstick frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Place 2 slices of bread in pan and top with one-quarter of the cheese and half the turkey. Spread half of sauce over turkey and top with another quarter of the cheese and slice of bread. Cook until browned, about 4 minutes.
  3. Remove from pan, add another tsp oil and cook second side until toasted, about 3 minutes. Repeat for remaining 2 sandwiches.  Serves: 4 More from Prevention: A Farm-Fresh Thanksgiving Feast [header = Cran-Almond Muffins] Cran-Almond Muffins 1 c all-purpose flour 1/2 c whole wheat flour 3/4 c + 2 tsp sugar 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 lg egg 1/2 c milk 4 Tbsp butter, melted 1 tsp almond extract 1 2/3 c whole cranberries 1 Tbsp butter, cut in 12 cubes 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 c sliced almonds (optional)
  4. Heat oven to 375°F.
  5. Mix first 5 ingredients. Whisk next 4 ingredients. Fold into flour mixture. Stir in cranberries.
  6. Put batter in muffin pan lined with 12 baking cups. Top with butter, 2 teaspoons sugar, cinnamon, and almonds. Bake until test done, about 22 minutes. Serves: 12 Cranberry Pork Chops 1 1/4 lb thin boneless pork chops 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp dried sage (optional) 2 tsp vegetable oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 c white wine 1/2 c water 1 c cranberries, chopped 2 Tbsp honey 1 Tbsp grainy mustard
  7. Sprinkle pork with salt and sage.
  8. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in nonstick frying pan over high heat and brown pork, 2 to 3 minutes a side. Remove and lower heat to medium-low.
  9. Cook garlic 1 minute. Add wine and scrape up brown bits. Stir in water, cranberries, honey, and mustard and simmer until thickened, about 7 minutes. Spoon over pork.  Serves: 4 More from Prevention: 3 Delicious Apple Recipes