25 Can’t-Miss Cranberry Recipes to Make This Season

Cranberry sauce might be associated with Thanksgiving mostly, but that’s far from the only recipe you can make with it. In fact, there are some incredibly easy cranberry recipes that anyone can whip up with ease, and the list includes cocktails, desserts and smoothies. Fresh cranberries are always good but if they aren’t in season you can always use thawed or canned instead. Cranberries boast a distinctive sweet-tart flavor that make them so unique!

Air Fryer Whiskey, Sausage and Cranberry Stuffing

This air fryer whiskey, sausage and cranberry stuffing is so delicious. And baking stuffing in an air fryer means you can fit other dishes in the oven or on the stove. It is the perfect stuffing for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Did you know you could make a bourbon or whiskey stuffing with pork sausage recipe in your air fryer? Well, you can, and it’s so good!
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Just Like Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars Copycat Recipe

Starbucks cranberry bliss bars are a festive favourite. This easy cranberry bar is a copycat recipe from Starbucks boasting vanilla, white chocolate, cranberries, orange, and more.
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Cranberry Orange Prosecco Punch

Cranberry orange prosecco punch is a fun Fall or Thanksgiving cocktail. The orange and cranberry flavours make it festive and fruity, while the prosecco gives it a wonderful amount of fizz. Thanksgiving punch is a great festive drink to serve to guests or you could simply make a pitcher to enjoy over the Thanksgiving period.
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Sparkling Frosted Cranberry Cookies

Christmas cranberry cookies are sweet sugar cookies with cranberries on top. The sparkling garnish on top is an easy way to dress up desserts for Thanksgiving and Christmas. These sparkling frosted cranberry cookies pair the sugared cranberries with homemade cookies plus a simple buttercream to make festive treats in the true spirit of holiday cheer.
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Spiked Pineapple Bourbon Cranberry Sauce

Spiked pineapple bourbon cranberry sauce is the perfect accompaniment to a brie and cranberry wreath. It’s also amazing with Thanksgiving turkey. Or try it with ham, chicken or whatever you like.
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Rustic Cranberry Galette

A warm golden brown cranberry galette is ideal for any occasion, from Christmas or Thanksgiving to a special event like someone’s birthday. Cranberries offer a bold, tart taste and this cranberry raspberry galette also boasts orange, cream, cranberries and raspberries for a wonderful result. You can use fresh or frozen berries and any type of pie crust you prefer.
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Cranberry Holiday Beef Brisket

This cranberry holiday beef brisket is seriously amazing. It’s a lovely dish for the holiday season, Jewish holidays or any time of year you’re feeling festive. A large brisket with fresh cranberries or cranberry jelly is a great recipe for any holiday, special occasion or simply because it’s delicious enough to have any day!
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Cranberry Cream Cheese Stuffed Flank Steak

How does cranberry cream cheese stuffed flank steak sound as a Christmas dinner dish? Doesn’t the sound of this recipe make your mouth begin to water? It’s such a great recipe for stuffed flank steak and works well as a New Year, Thanksgiving or Christmas steak recipe when you want something both fancy and tasty. It is so easy to Stuff and roll a butterflied flank steak, so don’t be intimidated.
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Cranberry Lemon Pistachio Wreath Cookies

My mom loves holiday baking and this is a recipe for cranberry lemon pistachio cookies that she has been making for many years. They are almost too pretty to eat. The tart lemon taste of the icing has to be my favourite part of these colourful Christmas cookies. Because they’re so good, making these cranberry pistachio wreath cookies is a tradition I’m only too happy to continue!
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Cranberry Orange Biscotti with White Chocolate Drizzle

Cranberry orange biscotti are always good but especially during the festive period when cranberries and warm citrus flavours come into their own. Biscotti are famed for being a dry cookie that you dip into hot drinks. Just the kind of snack you want during the holidays!
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Brie Cranberry Bites Appetizer

The creaminess of brie cheese pairs beautifully with the sweet flavour of cranberry sauce in these brie cranberry bites in puff pastry. These delightful little bites are perfect for any season or occasion and each one boasts plenty of wonderful flavour.
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Pineapple Cranberry Brie Crescent Ring Appetizer

Appetizers aren’t always seasonal, but this easy cranberry brie crescent ring appetizer is just perfect for the Fall and Winter! This cranberry brie wreath is so pretty to look at, and I’m sure it would make an impressive Christmas wreath. This pineapple crescent wreath appetizer is the perfect appetizer for holiday entertaining.
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White Chocolate Cranberry Scones

You are going to love these white chocolate cranberry scones. They are my go to easy scone recipe because they combine two of my favourite things! If you’re looking for a sweet and indulgent treat to enjoy during a lazy weekend morning or to bring to a holiday brunch, this is the best scone recipe.
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Cranberry Pomegranate Sauce

Upgrade your cranberry sauce by adding pomegranate to the mix. This festive and flavorful recipe is the perfect compliment to turkey and dressing.
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Cranberry Cheesecake

What could be better than a dreamy cranberry cheesecake square? This recipes is festive and has such a delicious, seasonal flavor!
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Cranberry Pear Mimosas

Mix up your mimosas to have a medley of seasonal flavors. This recipe is so delicious that your friends will absolutely raise a glass to you, for preparing this cocktail!
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Cranberry Turkey Breast

Make your holiday stress free by preparing your turkey breast and cranberry sauce together. This dish is colorful, festive and absolutely delicious!
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Brussels Sprouts and Cranberry Relish Grilled Cheese

This is the most epic and satisfying seasonal grilled cheese! With melty cheese, brussles sprouts and cranberry relish, each bite is a packed with flavour.
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Cranberry Orange Bread

Who could resist a slice of this fragrant and beautiful orange cranberry bread? It is easy to prepare and has a bright flavor with a delectable moist texture.
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Cranberry Biscotti

Homemade biscotti is such a treat. This recipe tucks cranberries into the mix for a seasonal snack worth sharing, or savoring as crunchy addition to your morning.
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Cranberry Pecan Shortbread

Buttery shortbread cookie dough is just the place to tuck pecans and cranberries. These easy cookies pair well with a cup of tea for an afternoon snack, or share a few with a friend.
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Bourbon Cranberry Baby Back Ribs

Give your baby back ribs a flavor upgrade by slathering them with cranberry bourbon bbq sauce. This recipe is so delicious and is rather festive for a seasonal meal everyone will enjoy.
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Cranberry Meatballs

If you need a festive and delicious appetizer for your holiday party, this is the recipe for you! With a tangy cranberry chili sauce coating, these are always a hit with hungry guests.
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Cranberry Dog Treats

Add some cranberries to a batch of homemade dog treats to make tails wag! This recipe is fun to make and share with your furry friend, and makes a wholesome alternative to the boxed variety of treats.
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Cranberry Cinnamon Rolls

Cranberries and oranges are perfect partners for unforgettable cinnamon rolls. These are perfect for a holiuday breakfast or brunch! Don’t forget to generously apply cream cheese frosting to the top!
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