how many grams in a tablespoon of cranberries?

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• How many fresh cranberries fit in a tablespoon?
  Four or five whole berries, weighing about 7 g together. Cranberries vary in size by variety and season — Stevens are larger, Early Black smaller — so a tablespoon can hold anywhere from three plump berries to six smaller ones. For garnishing individual cocktails or topping a panna cotta, count berries rather than spooning, since visual presentation matters more than exact weight.
• Can I use a tablespoon of cranberry sauce in place of fresh berries?
  Only if the recipe is forgiving about added sugar and pectin. A tablespoon of finished sauce weighs about 18 g and brings concentrated sweetness plus thickener, while a tablespoon of fresh whole berries is 7 g of tart fruit. For a vinaigrette or pan sauce that wants a pop of acidity, fresh or frozen whole berries behave more predictably.
• How much juice does a tablespoon of fresh cranberries release when cooked?
  Roughly half a teaspoon, or 2 to 3 ml, once the skins burst. Cranberries are about 87% water by weight, but most of that stays bound until heat and a little sugar break the cell walls. If you're building a quick pan sauce with two tablespoons of berries, expect a teaspoon or so of free liquid — enough to glaze, not enough to thin a reduction.

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