Cranberries are native to North America. Other native fruits are concord grapes and blueberries.

Ingredients for Cranberry Orange Bread or Muffins:

2 cups flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup cranberries
1 cup vanilla yogurt
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon white distilled vinegar

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Fold in blueberries.

Add vinegar to milk; then combine with yogurt. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.

If making bread, pour into greased bread pan.

If making muffins, fill greased muffin cups or paper-lined muffin cups 2/3 cups full. (makes one dozen)

Bake at 400 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire rack.

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