 |
The cranberry, a fruit native to Nova Scotia, has been made famous by a company named Ocean Spray in New England which produces and sells cranberry cocktail beverage.
|
Cranberries, known as marsh apples, grow wild throughout the maritime provinces. The fruit itself grows on an evergreen vine. The stems are actually rather tender to cold but will withstand winter conditions well if covered with water. In commercial production, cranberry vines are planted on peat bogs prepared so that they can be covered with water.
Across Canada, British Columbia is the largest cranberry-producing
area followed by Quebec, Ontario, and Nova Scotia.
Cranberries have been found to be effective in the
treatment of urinary tract infections. Aside from
their medicinal properties, these tart, juicy berries
can be used in any number of baked goods, beverages,
sauce, jelly, or eaten as a snack when dried and sweetened
with sugar.
Cranberry-Pear Tea Loaf
2 tsp + 2 cups all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup frozen butternut squash, thawed
2 egg whites
2 Tbsp oil
1 pear, peeled, cored, chopped
1 cup cranberries
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 Tbsp white sugar
Spray a 8.5" x 4.5" loaf pan with cooking spray. Dust
with 2 tsp of flour. Combine remaining flour, baking
powder, spice, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
Combine brown sugar, milk, squash, egg whites, and
oil. Stir in pear, cranberries and walnuts. Stir
wet ingredients into dry until just mixed. Spoon
into loaf pan. Sprinkle with white sugar. Bake at
375 degrees F. for 55-65 minutes, cool for 10 minutes
Makes 12 servings.
Nutritional Analysis (per serving):
219 calories, 7 g total fat, 5 g protein, 34 g carbohydrate
For more information, contact:
Horticulture Nova Scotia
Kentville Agricultural Centre, Blair House
Kentville, N.S. B4N 1J5
(902) 678-9335
(902) 678-1280 (fax)
| 