I had the same experience. I cooked up two packages of Ocean Spray fresh cranberries, and the amount of liquid was incredible and intolerable. I strained them and got the excess liquid out, but the amount of cranberries left for our dinner for 9 was not enough.
I had to run out for two more packages at a jammed store just when I was most busy.
Same thing with the two new packages. Had to strain them also.
They tasted fine, but it was a pain in the neck. I suspect there's a little fraudulent plumpin' goin' on out der.
Leni
I knew it.. Get the heck out of Chicago before you freeze your cranberries off.. LOL Have a safe trip home.. WARM HUGGGG.. :)