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    25+ Cranberry Recipe Ideas

    Published Nov 1, 2020, modified Aug 31, 2022 by Nicole Shroff / This site uses cookies. See the privacy policy linked in my footer. This site generates income via ads/ Leave a Comment

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    Enjoy cranberries in a variety of dishes for brunch, appetizers, dinner and in desserts.

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    It’s cranberry season again and stores are beginning to stock bags of these beautiful festive berries (to be accurate, they are known as false berries).

    Cranberries are incredibly versatile. We love the delicious tangy flavour they give to sweet and to savoury dishes, and the wonderful pop of colour they add to the table.

    They are also incredibly nutrient rich, full of fibre and antioxidants, helping to fend off colds, lower the risk of urinary tract infections and decrease blood pressure.

    Step into the festive season with these delicious cranberry recipes.

    Whether you need inspiration for brunch, appetizers, dinner or dessert, there’s something for everyone, even the pickiest eater!

    Try an easy cranberry sauce alongside roast turkey, or layered in sandwiches. How about combining cranberries with these succulent meatballs for a mouthwatering tangy sauce, and some finger-licking chicken wings in a cranberry pomegranate glaze.

    Then if you love cakes, you must try the rich and flavoursome gingerbread cake, or the totally indulgent cranberry Christmas cake with easy to follow instructions.

    Drop me a message below if you try any of these, I’d love to know how they turned out!

    Jump to:
    • Cranberry FAQs
    • 25+ Best Sweet & Savoury Cranberry Recipes
    • Orange Cranberry Muffins
    • Cranberry Sauce
    • Cranberry Orange Croissant French Toast
    • Cranberry Dark Chocolate Oatmeal Muffins
    • Cranberry Pomegranate Baked Oatmeal
    • Grain-Free Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake
    • Cranberry Avocado Salsa
    • Savory Cranberry Meatballs
    • Sticky Chicken Wings with Cranberry Pomegranate Glaze recipe
    • Cranberry Honey Mustard
    • Mushroom Lentil Loaf with Cranberries
    • Chili Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Cranberry Maple Citrus Glaze
    • Green Beans with Cranberries, Bacon and Goat cheese
    • Lentils and Rice with Cranberries
    • Orange Sugared Cranberries
    • Cranberry Linzer Tart
    • Nantucket Cranberry Pie
    • Fresh Cranberry Shortbread Bars
    • Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes with Cranberry
    • Cranberry and Marzipan Pies
    • Cranberry Orange Cheesecake Recipe
    • Gingerbread Cake with Sugared Cranberries
    • Cranberry Christmas Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Icing
    • Healthy fresh cranberry smoothie with cinnamon and Pomegranate
    • Homemade Cranberry Juice
    • Cranberry Ginger Tea
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    Cranberry FAQs

    How to select fresh cranberries

    Fresh cranberries should be deep-red with firm and glossy skins. Discard any that are soft and wrinkled.

    Can they be eaten raw?

    Cranberries can be eaten raw. Although rather bitter, they contain a higher level of vitamin C and other antioxidants than after cooking. Add them to salads, as a garnish or in juices.

    How long will they stay fresh?

    Store fresh cranberries in the crisper drawer in the fridge and they will keep for up to a month. They will spoil if left at room temperature after a couple of days.

    Can they be frozen?

    Fresh cranberries can be frozen and will retain their flavour and texture for up to a year, with the freezer set to -18℃/ 0℉. To freeze, place in a freezer bag and mark with the date. Discard any that are soft or damaged, and rinse well before using.

    25+ Best Sweet & Savoury Cranberry Recipes

    Get into the festive spirit with these delicious cranberry recipes for everything from brunch, appetizers, to meats, vegetarian dishes, sides, desserts, and drinks.

    Orange Cranberry Muffins

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    These lightly spiced orange cranberry muffins are wonderfully light, fluffy, soft and simple to make.

    Cranberry Sauce

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    This delicious 2-step cranberry sauce made with orange juice and cinnamon is perfect with turkey for the holidays!

    Cranberry Orange Croissant French Toast

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    This baked cranberry orange croissant French toast is one of those dishes that comes out gourmet-looking and sophisticated, but is actually absurdly simple

    Cranberry Dark Chocolate Oatmeal Muffins

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    Cranberry Dark Chocolate Oatmeal Muffins! With the combination of cranberries and dark chocolate and a touch of oats, these muffins are perfect for breakfast!

    Cranberry Pomegranate Baked Oatmeal

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    This Cranberry Pomegranate Baked Oatmeal is bursting with flavor and the perfect way to use up those leftover cranberries. Or, it’s a great make-ahead breakfast option for the holidays!

    Grain-Free Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake

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    Grain-Free Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake made with fresh cranberries and orange zest is a perfectly sweet treat that is healthy enough for breakfast or snack! This paleo cake recipe will knock your socks off and please your guests!

    Cranberry Avocado Salsa

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    Cranberry Avocado Salsa – a beautiful holiday salsa with fresh, honey-sweetened cranberries and avocado. Completely addictive, and gorgeous on your party table

    Savory Cranberry Meatballs

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    Savory cranberry meatballs are one of my favorite comfort food recipes. Homemade meatballs are tossed in a savory sauce made from shallots, cranberries, brown sugar, dijon mustard, garlic, and maple syrup to create a dish unlike anything you’ve tasted before.

    Sticky Chicken Wings with Cranberry Pomegranate Glaze recipe

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    Pomegranates and cranberries take center stage in these delightful sticky wings, which make a stunning fall/winter dinner. The cranberry glaze adds a surprisingly sweet & sour layer of flavor – a nice vibrant berry twist on traditional sticky wings.

    Cranberry Honey Mustard

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    Cranberry honey mustard is an easy to make and oh-so-delicious spread for numerous sandwiches but most especially those leftover Thanksgiving turkey sandwiches

    Mushroom Lentil Loaf with Cranberries

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    A great meat-free and very festive meal for the holidays. Full of mushrooms, lentils and nuts it super tasty and great served with roast potatoes, gravy and all the trimmings!

    Chili Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Cranberry Maple Citrus Glaze

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    Sweet potato rounds are dusted with chili powder and brown sugar and roasted in the oven until soft, sweet, spicy and caramelized. Then they’re topped with lots of chopped scallions and a warm ruby glaze made from fresh tart cranberries, orange juice, lemon juice, mustard and maple syrup. A great holiday side dish!

    Green Beans with Cranberries, Bacon and Goat cheese

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    These green beans with cranberries, bacon and goat cheese are a healthy addition to your Thanksgiving table that doesn’t skimp on flavor.

    Lentils and Rice with Cranberries

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    Lentils and rice with cranberries is a flavorful one pot meal that is a bit tangy, subtly sweet and savory. This easy, healthy and gluten free recipe makes a great thanksgiving side.

    Orange Sugared Cranberries

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    Orange Sugared Cranberries are an easy sugared cranberries recipe with only 3 ingredients. They’re tart, sweet and a festive addition for holidays and gatherings!

    Cranberry Linzer Tart

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    Cranberry Linzer Tart is a riff on the traditional tart made with raspberry filling. This tart is made with cranberry compote as the filling in place of the traditional raspberry preserves

    Nantucket Cranberry Pie

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    Nantucket Cranberry Pie is a delicious addition to your holiday buffet! Fresh cranberries are folded into a batter with walnuts, and baked for an easy crust-less dessert

    Fresh Cranberry Shortbread Bars

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    These Fresh Cranberry Shortbread Bars make a great Thanksgiving dessert or a beautiful addition to a Christmas cookie platter! Simple, buttery, and full of sweet-tart cranberry flavor, these wonderful bars have white chocolate and macadamia nuts to make them even more special!

    Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes with Cranberry

    small cheesecakes topped with cranberry sauce on plates
    These mini pumpkin cheesecakes are moist and fluffy, full of pumpkin pie flavor then topped with a cranberry and pecan compote and white chocolate. They’re the ultimate fall dessert!

    Cranberry and Marzipan Pies

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    The flavours associated with the festive season in a bite sized fruit tart.

    Cranberry Orange Cheesecake Recipe

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    Enjoy this delicious holiday cheesecake that has a secret cranberry center. The flavors of the citrus and cranberries marry so well together.

    Gingerbread Cake with Sugared Cranberries

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    This gingerbread cake is super moist and filled with the flavors of ginger, cinnamon, allspice, and molasses. The tart lemon glaze and sugared cranberries are the perfect compliment to the richness of the cake. If you like gingerbread that’s rich and flavorful, with a potent level of spice that’s also well-balanced, this is your recipe

    Cranberry Christmas Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Icing

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    This Cranberry Christmas Cake consists of citrus flavoured sponge studded with fresh cranberries and iced with fluffy cream cheese frosting with a light flavour of orange

    Healthy fresh cranberry smoothie with cinnamon and Pomegranate

    close-up of cranberry smoothie with cranberries on top and two stick cinnamon
    Amazingly refreshing cranberry smoothie recipe! This cinnamon spiced cranberry pomegranate smoothie is naturally sweetened and a great way to get a healthy boost after the holidays.

    Homemade Cranberry Juice

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    This easy homemade cranberry juice is made with fresh or frozen cranberries and water. No juicer or blender needed!

    Cranberry Ginger Tea

    3 glass cups of cranberry tea
    Easy and healthy cranberry tea, made with ginger, orange, and fresh cranberries. This beautiful tea is great all winter long, adding some much needed colour!

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