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You might only see cranberries in the limelight around the fall holidays, but thenutrient-packed fruitis delicious any time of year with these recipes. From traditional cranberry sauce to the many appetizers, desserts, dinners and more, this collection of cranberry recipes pairs the sweet and tart fruit with other foods like lean proteins, veggies and whole grains to make an unforgettable dish. Recipes like our Whipped Feta with Cranberries & Walnuts and Buttermilk Cranberry Pie with Gingersnap Crust have received four- and five-star ratings for their year-round deliciousness.
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Whipped Feta with Cranberries & Walnuts
This festive whipped feta dip is the perfect appetizer for any gathering. If the feta seems too thick, add 1 teaspoon water at a time until loosened. Walnuts provide a nice crunchiness, but you could easily swap in another nut like pecans or pistachios. If you have leftover cranberry sauce, try a dollop in some yogurt or oatmeal for an easy breakfast.
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02of 24Cranberry Nut BreadPhotographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Sally McKay, Prop Stylist Hannah GreenwoodThis cranberry nut bread brings together the tartness of fresh cranberries with the crunch of walnuts, all wrapped in a moist, tender loaf. Whether enjoyed as a breakfast, snack or dessert with coffee, cranberry nut bread offers a little bit of holiday cheer in every bite. To make it a little sweeter and to bring out more citrusy flavor, drizzle it with the optional orange glaze before slicing and serving.View Recipe
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Cranberry Nut Bread
Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Sally McKay, Prop Stylist Hannah Greenwood
This cranberry nut bread brings together the tartness of fresh cranberries with the crunch of walnuts, all wrapped in a moist, tender loaf. Whether enjoyed as a breakfast, snack or dessert with coffee, cranberry nut bread offers a little bit of holiday cheer in every bite. To make it a little sweeter and to bring out more citrusy flavor, drizzle it with the optional orange glaze before slicing and serving.
03of 24Cranberry-Orange Energy BallsPhotographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla MontielThese orange-cranberry energy balls are the perfect combination of sweet, tangy and nutty flavors, with a refreshing hint of citrus. These bite-size snacks are perfect for on the go, pre- or post-workout fuel or a healthy pick-me-up any time of day. We love the subtle flavor of almond butter, but any nut butter will work well here.View Recipe
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Cranberry-Orange Energy Balls
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
These orange-cranberry energy balls are the perfect combination of sweet, tangy and nutty flavors, with a refreshing hint of citrus. These bite-size snacks are perfect for on the go, pre- or post-workout fuel or a healthy pick-me-up any time of day. We love the subtle flavor of almond butter, but any nut butter will work well here.
04of 24Cranberry-Lemon Cheesecake BarsAlexandra ShytsmanThese festive cheesecake bars are the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Cranberries add a pop of color and tang.View Recipe
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Cranberry-Lemon Cheesecake Bars
Alexandra Shytsman
These festive cheesecake bars are the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Cranberries add a pop of color and tang.
05of 24Buttermilk Cranberry Pie with Gingersnap CrustJohnny AutryThis buttermilk pie is a stunner—and perfect for the holidays—with its creamy, golden custard marbled with a crimson cranberry swirl.View Recipes
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Buttermilk Cranberry Pie with Gingersnap Crust
Johnny Autry
This buttermilk pie is a stunner—and perfect for the holidays—with its creamy, golden custard marbled with a crimson cranberry swirl.
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06of 24Apple Crisp with CranberriesSticking to its food-waste mission, L.A. Kitchen created this dessert to work with almost any fruit you have on hand. We’ve done it here with cranberries, pears and apples, but you can use berries or even tropical fruits instead. The addition of dried fruit adds a concentrated hit of flavor you won’t get from fresh alone.View Recipe
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Apple Crisp with Cranberries
Sticking to its food-waste mission, L.A. Kitchen created this dessert to work with almost any fruit you have on hand. We’ve done it here with cranberries, pears and apples, but you can use berries or even tropical fruits instead. The addition of dried fruit adds a concentrated hit of flavor you won’t get from fresh alone.
07of 24Cranberry-Almond Energy BallsAli RedmondThese energy balls are the perfect make-ahead snack. Filled with cranberries, almonds, oats and dates, these energy balls come together in minutes. Maple syrup and tahini help bind everything together while adding a touch of sweetness and bitterness.View Recipe
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Cranberry-Almond Energy Balls
Ali Redmond
These energy balls are the perfect make-ahead snack. Filled with cranberries, almonds, oats and dates, these energy balls come together in minutes. Maple syrup and tahini help bind everything together while adding a touch of sweetness and bitterness.
08of 24Cranberry-Balsamic Chicken ThighsTo round out this healthy chicken dinner recipe, put some farro on to cook before you start cooking the chicken. Add some steamed broccoli and serve with a glass of pinot noir.View Recipe
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Cranberry-Balsamic Chicken Thighs
To round out this healthy chicken dinner recipe, put some farro on to cook before you start cooking the chicken. Add some steamed broccoli and serve with a glass of pinot noir.
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Kale Salad with Cranberries
10of 24The Best Homemade Cranberry SauceThis is our go-to recipe for homemade cranberry sauce. It’s simple (just five ingredients!), is lightly sweet without being too sugary and has just the right amount of zesty flavor from orange peel. Plus, it’s so easy–it goes from stove to table in just 20 minutes!View Recipe
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The Best Homemade Cranberry Sauce
This is our go-to recipe for homemade cranberry sauce. It’s simple (just five ingredients!), is lightly sweet without being too sugary and has just the right amount of zesty flavor from orange peel. Plus, it’s so easy–it goes from stove to table in just 20 minutes!
11of 24Cranberry-Prosecco CocktailA splash of cranberry juice in sparkling wine and a garnish of cranberries and rosemary sprigs make an exceptionally festive party-ready cocktail that’s easy to make, too.View Recipe
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Cranberry-Prosecco Cocktail
A splash of cranberry juice in sparkling wine and a garnish of cranberries and rosemary sprigs make an exceptionally festive party-ready cocktail that’s easy to make, too.
12of 243-Ingredient Cranberry-Brie BitesBaked Brie is a perennially popular appetizer. Here, we complement the Brie with tart cranberry sauce and bake it in pretty individual tartlets using premade pie crust for an ultra-easy crowd-pleasing appetizer.View Recipe
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3-Ingredient Cranberry-Brie Bites
Baked Brie is a perennially popular appetizer. Here, we complement the Brie with tart cranberry sauce and bake it in pretty individual tartlets using premade pie crust for an ultra-easy crowd-pleasing appetizer.
13of 24Apple-Cranberry StuffingMake this stuffing with an apple variety that holds its shape rather than turns to sauce during the cooking process, so there will be tender bites of fruit throughout. Honeycrisp, Granny Smith or Pink Lady are all easy-to-find options.View Recipe
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Apple-Cranberry Stuffing
Make this stuffing with an apple variety that holds its shape rather than turns to sauce during the cooking process, so there will be tender bites of fruit throughout. Honeycrisp, Granny Smith or Pink Lady are all easy-to-find options.
14of 24Cranberry-Apple SmoothieThis riff on a classic fruit juice combines sweet apples with tart cranberries for a healthy, fiber-filled smoothie.View Recipe
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Cranberry-Apple Smoothie
This riff on a classic fruit juice combines sweet apples with tart cranberries for a healthy, fiber-filled smoothie.
15of 24Cranberry SaladThis colorful and healthy cranberry salad recipe will brighten up any holiday meal. It’s sweet but not overly so, with juicy oranges, crunchy walnuts and crisp celery and apples.View Recipe
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Cranberry Salad
This colorful and healthy cranberry salad recipe will brighten up any holiday meal. It’s sweet but not overly so, with juicy oranges, crunchy walnuts and crisp celery and apples.
16of 24Cranberry-Brie Bites with Puff PastrySara HaasFestive for any holiday gathering, yet simple enough for a weeknight dinner party, these cranberry-Brie bites are the perfect appetizer. Made with just three ingredients, these bites come together quickly and present beautifully.View Recipe
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Cranberry-Brie Bites with Puff Pastry
Sara Haas
Festive for any holiday gathering, yet simple enough for a weeknight dinner party, these cranberry-Brie bites are the perfect appetizer. Made with just three ingredients, these bites come together quickly and present beautifully.
17of 24Cranberry-Walnut Chickpea SaladPhotographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnellyWe swap chickpeas in for chicken to create a satisfying vegetarian main that’s perfect for lunch. Cranberries add a sweet-tart flavor, while toasted walnuts and celery provide crunch. Serve over leafy greens or use as a sandwich filling.View Recipe
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Cranberry-Walnut Chickpea Salad
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly
We swap chickpeas in for chicken to create a satisfying vegetarian main that’s perfect for lunch. Cranberries add a sweet-tart flavor, while toasted walnuts and celery provide crunch. Serve over leafy greens or use as a sandwich filling.
18of 24Cranberry-Almond Broccoli SaladIain Bagwell Styling: Heather Chadduck HillegasBroccoli salad is usually drowning in a creamy, often very sweet, dressing and studded with 1/2 pound crumbled bacon, making it more about the creamy dressing and bacon than about the actual broccoli. Ours uses a combination of canola mayonnaise and Greek yogurt to keep the calories in check. We opt for center-cut bacon (a bit less of it) and swap the usual raisins for lower-sugar dried cranberries to pack a subtle punch of tart. The best part of this salad? The longer it sits, the better it gets.View Recipe
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Cranberry-Almond Broccoli Salad
Iain Bagwell Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas
Broccoli salad is usually drowning in a creamy, often very sweet, dressing and studded with 1/2 pound crumbled bacon, making it more about the creamy dressing and bacon than about the actual broccoli. Ours uses a combination of canola mayonnaise and Greek yogurt to keep the calories in check. We opt for center-cut bacon (a bit less of it) and swap the usual raisins for lower-sugar dried cranberries to pack a subtle punch of tart. The best part of this salad? The longer it sits, the better it gets.
19of 24Cranberry Buttermilk PieThis custard filling is what takes this buttermilk pie recipe to the next level. It tastes like a panna cotta with a bit of attitude from the tang of the buttermilk and a generous sprinkling of cranberries on top.View Recipe
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Cranberry Buttermilk Pie
This custard filling is what takes this buttermilk pie recipe to the next level. It tastes like a panna cotta with a bit of attitude from the tang of the buttermilk and a generous sprinkling of cranberries on top.
20of 24Cranberry-Orange PunchThis gorgeous fruity punch is perfect for any party—serve it on its own for a fun mocktail that will please kids and adults alike.View Recipe
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Cranberry-Orange Punch
This gorgeous fruity punch is perfect for any party—serve it on its own for a fun mocktail that will please kids and adults alike.
21of 24Lemon-Cranberry MuffinsThese lemony cranberry-studded muffins crunch lightly with cornmeal and are topped with a kiss of sugared lemon zest. They’re great warm from the oven, but also keep well for a few days and freeze beautifully.View Recipe
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Lemon-Cranberry Muffins
These lemony cranberry-studded muffins crunch lightly with cornmeal and are topped with a kiss of sugared lemon zest. They’re great warm from the oven, but also keep well for a few days and freeze beautifully.
22of 24Roasted Cranberry, Squash & Cauliflower SaladServe this healthy salad as a main course or as a starter for a special meal. To speed up prep, look for precut butternut squash in the refrigerated area of the produce section at your grocery store.View Recipe
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Roasted Cranberry, Squash & Cauliflower Salad
Serve this healthy salad as a main course or as a starter for a special meal. To speed up prep, look for precut butternut squash in the refrigerated area of the produce section at your grocery store.
23of 24Cranberry Cheesecake BarsA great dessert option for your next holiday party, these sweet cheesecake bars have an oat crust and a cranberry-orange sauce that’s swirled on top and baked right in.View Recipe
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Cranberry Cheesecake Bars
A great dessert option for your next holiday party, these sweet cheesecake bars have an oat crust and a cranberry-orange sauce that’s swirled on top and baked right in.
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Jalapeno-Cranberry Relish
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