Native berry adds color, surprise to school cafeterias

Rob Harbison, chef at Princeton University, introduced elementary students to cranberries three ways for the December tasting – raw, in fresh cranberry sauce, and as sorbet – with apple cider, honey and a bit of sugar syrup – created by Gab Carbone of the bent spoon ice cream in Princeton.

Fresh Cranberry Sauce

  • 1 pound cranberries, rinsed and picked over
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cinnamon stick

Combine all ingredients. Boil until berries burst. Store in refrigerator