The Cranberry
The American Cranberry is native to all of the northern United States but has thrived particularly well in New Jersey, where it was first cultivated in 1835. In fact, the bogs that make up Del Doyle's are known to be some of the earliest commercially cultivated cranberry fields in the country. Cranberries are well-suited to the acidic, extremely damp soil of New Jersey's bogs, where the plants can grow up to four feet tall and yield berries 3/4 to 1" round. Del Doyle's Cranberries are some of the finest specimens of the American Cranberry to be found, grown in the natural bogs around Aglaura, at the edge of New Jersey's majestic Pine Barrens.Growing Season
In summer, the interlaced stems of Del Doyle's Cranberry plants cover the ancient New Jersey bogs, giving the entire area the glossy, green sheen of life. The cranberries are carefully tended through the long summer months before being harvested in September and October. This naturally makes summer and fall the two best seasons to visit Del Doyle's. But, no matter what the season, there's year round fun to be had at Del Doyle's Cranberries in Aglaura, New Jersey.Attractions
Del Doyle's Cranberries features a variety of educational and entertaining activities for families and kids of all ages, all year long. Learn about the history of cranberry growing in New Jersey, the local area, and the New Jersey Pine Barrens too. Discover why the New Jersey bogs make the perfect growing environment for cranberries and what animals and other plants are part of the delicate local ecology. Help pick berries right from the bogs and turn them into juice, jelly, and wine (in season)! Sample the many varieties of cranberry products offered in Del Doyle's Cranberry Store year round. Kids, meet the Jersey Devil on select summer and fall weekends!Recipes
Do you have a favorite cranberry recipe you'd like to see featured on our page? Please send it to deldoyles@aglauranj.org.Cranberry Relish - courtesy of Mark Pearce
INGREDIENTS:
8 ounces cranberries
2 firm pears
1/2 lemon seeded
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup granulated sugar
Dash of salt
DIRECTIONS:
Wash cranberries. Peel and core pears. Grind or process cranberries and pears with lemon half; stir in honey, sugar and salt. Cover and chill. Keeps for 1 to 2 weeks in refrigerator.
Makes about 2 cups.
