30 Best Cranberry Recipes With Sweet-Tart Flavor
There's more than just cranberry sauce!
By Erin Cavoto
When cranberries start to pop up in produce aisle of the supermarket, so you know that fall is right around the corner! After all, cranberries are used to make one of the most famous Thanksgiving side dishes around: cranberry sauce! But the sweet-tart berry can also be used for so much more! It's a tasty companion to melty brie cheese and a beautiful pop of color in a simple holiday cake. Try these cranberry recipes which call for them fresh, dried, or even frozen in festive Thanksgiving cocktails, holiday appetizers, and homemade muffins.
Of course, this list has cranberry sauce for your Thanksgiving menu—including variations like the cranberry pomegranate sauce and a super easy Instant Pot cranberry sauce. But you'll also find tons of other cranberry recipes that are both sweet and savory. The tangy flavor of cranberries is perfect for balancing out the sweetness in scones and fall desserts. For instance, you can try Ree Drummond's apple-cranberry galette or the waffles with a cranberry maple compote. Looking for something savory? Try the festive cranberry goat cheese balls or the roasted turkey and cranberry salad sandwich—it's perfect for using up Thanksgiving leftovers! Whichever direction you choose, you won't want to miss the pop of color and flavor that comes from cooking with cranberries all year-round!
Cranberry Scones
Not only are dried cranberries used in these tender breakfast scones, but there's also cranberry juice used in the sweet-tart glaze. Think: all cranberry, all the time.
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Cranberry Cake
Fresh cranberries add a pop of color and sweet-tart flavor to this simple white cake. If you really want to make it festive, try topping the cake with candied cranberries as well.
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Cranberry Martini
A homemade ginger-infused simple syrup adds freshness and a hint of spice to this holiday cocktail. It's also a nice complement to the tart cranberry juice.
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Hot Pepper Cranberry Sauce
This twist on cranberry sauce adds a spicy kick thanks to the jarred pickled chiles and Fresno chile pepper. It's perfect for those families who can handle a bit of heat.
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Cranberry Mimosa
There's no rule saying that mimosas need to be made with orange juice. So why not use cranberry juice and pineapple juice instead? It's fruity, sweet, and so festive!
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Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
Dried cranberries are a delicious mix-in when it comes to just about any salad, but we especially love them in this fall-inspired recipe made with shaved raw Brussels sprouts.
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Winter Sangria
Cranberries are a must-have in this wintry sangria that also calls for apples and oranges. If using frozen cranberries, just be sure to thaw them before using!
Get Ree's Winter Sangria recipe.
Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts
If your family is skeptical about Brussels sprouts, just add bacon and cranberries! The smoky, sweet, tart flavors will turn everyone into a veggie believer.
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Apple-Cranberry Stuffing
Everything about this stuffing recipe screams fall, including the dried sage, apples, and cranberries. It's a welcome addition to any fall dinner table.
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Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce
"Use your Instant Pot to free up space on your stove," Ree says. It's a great trick for making the holidays easy.
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Cranberry-Pecan Cheeseball
Looking to impress your guests with a festive holiday appetizer? Try this sweet and savory cheeseball made with three types of cheese, cayenne pepper, and dried cranberries.
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Homemade Cranberry Sauce
This is Ree Drummond's go-to cranberry sauce recipe. She makes this maple-sweetened sauce year after year.
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Cranberry Brie Bites
This elegant appetizer is filled with melty brie cheese, tangy cranberry sauce, and chopped pistachios. Serve a platter at your next holiday party and watch them disappear!
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Cranberry-Orange Pie
Cranberries will naturally thicken up on their own so you don't have to worry about overcooking or undercooking the filling in this holiday pie. It comes out perfectly every time!
Get the Cranberry-Orange Pie recipe.
Apple-Cranberry Galette
Because of the apple filling, you could make this galette for a late summer treat, or for your Christmas dessert spread.
Get Ree's Apple-Cranberry Galette recipe.
White Grape Punch with Cranberry Ice
You can use fresh or frozen cranberries to make these festive ice cubes. Serve them with your favorite cocktail or with this white grape punch that even the kids can enjoy.
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Leftover Turkey and Cranberry Flatbread
This creative twist on Thanksgiving leftovers turns extra turkey into a flatbread topped with a salad made from fresh Brussels sprouts and cranberries.
Cranberry Mulled Wine
This mulled wine is full of seasonal flavors like cranberries, pears, and warm spices. It'll have your house smelling like fall in no time!
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Festive Goat Cheese Balls
Although they're perfect for a holiday party, these cranberry and pistachio cheese balls can (and should!) be made any time of the year.
Get Ree's Festive Goat Cheese Balls recipe.
Nantucket Cranberry Pie
There's enough tartness in this pie for that lovely cranberry bite, but plenty of sugar to make it a sweet treat.
Get Ree's Nantucket Cranberry Pie recipe.
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