Dakota Gardener: Cranberries, an American tradition By

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  • Cranberries, one of the few fruits that are native to the United States, are grown primarily in Wisconsin, Massachusetts, Oregon and New Jersey. (NDSU photo)
    Cranberries, one of the few fruits that are native to the United States, are grown primarily in Wisconsin, Massachusetts, Oregon and New Jersey. (NDSU photo)

    With Thanksgiving fast approaching, we turn our attention to preparing one of the year’s great feasts. The turkey is the neutral palette against which the side dishes reign supreme. Each year, I make a refreshingly tart cranberry sauce from scratch. Many of us take cranberries for granted but this fruit has a fascinating history and production method. Were cranberries served at the first Thanksgiv…