Fruit in December
Are cranberries in season in December?
NoThe season starts in September.
The season ended in November, 1 month before December, and starts again in September, 9 months later. Fresh cranberries sold in December are usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.
Cranberries are in season September through November in the United States, and at their best in October and November.
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For Christmas: The fresh season ends in November. Frozen berries work the same way. See the Christmas guide.
In season in December instead
The closest swaps you can buy that month.
If you buy them anyway
- Out of season
- Frozen and dried cranberries are sold all year. Fresh ones are hard to find outside autumn.
- How to pick
- Firm, shiny and deep red. A good one bounces.
- How to store
- In the fridge for up to a month, or freeze them straight in the bag for a year.
Goes well with, in season in December
Cranberries in other months
Everything about cranberries, including nutrition. Everything in season in December.
Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.