Cranberry Recipes

They may be well-known for the Thanksgiving holiday, but cranberries can also be used to flavor food throughout the fall and winter seasons. Try these cranberry recipes, including cranberry sauce, cranberry cookies, cranberry stuffing and more. Find your new favorite cranberry recipe, here.

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    Spiced Cranberry Sauce

    22 reviews

    While this spicy cranberry sauce is simmering, the wonderful fragrance of the spices brings back happy memories of when my mother made it for the holidays. My husband and three sons are glad I’m carrying on her tradition! —Allison Thompson, Lansing Michigan

    Festive Cranberry Fruit Salad

    8 reviews

    This fruit salad is a tradition on my Christmas table. It goes together quickly, which is a plus on such...


    Cranberry Sauce with Walnuts

    7 reviews

    Traditional cranberry sauce is nice, but this jazzed-up version is several steps above. It travels well, and all the women...


    Creamy Cranberry Apple Salad

    4 reviews

    For over 30 years, this recipe has been a holiday tradition in my family. With marshmallows, cranberries, apples and grapes,...


    Port Wine Cranberry Sauce

    2 reviews

    This crimson sauce has just the right amount of tartness to complement poultry, pork and game. —Ellie Martin Cliffe, Deputy...

    Cranberry Chip Pancakes

    These simple pancakes taste so great, you don't even need syrup! Liven them up by adding cranberries, orange juice and...


    Glazed Cranberry Swirl Loaf

    1 review

    This is one of my favorite recipes to serve during the holidays. Without the filling, it makes a nice soft,...


    Cranberry Fluff Salad

    It wasn't Thanksgiving without my grandmother's cool and tangy cranberry fluff. With only four ingredients, it's a cinch to make....


    Fresh Cranberry Relish

    This no-cook cranberry medley spiced with cinnamon and ginger is a wonderfully refreshing complement for a savory entree. The tartness...


    Cranberry Pavlova

    I was looking for a good desert for Christmas. One that was different than pumpkin and apple pie. I still...


    Lemon Cranberry Sauce

    1 review

    Tangy and refreshing, this quick-fix stovetop sauce will please both guests and the cook! —Robyn Badtke, Green Lake, Wisconsin


    Cranberry Apple Stuffing

    13 reviews

    One Thanksgiving, I lost the recipe I planned to use, so I threw this cranberry stuffing together. My cousin Sandy,...


    Cranberry White Sangria

    I tinkered with the ingredients in this sangria until it was perfect. It's also good with peach, apple or cherry...

    Cranberry Salsa with Cream Cheese

    Here's a busy host's dream! Stir together the zippy, Christmasy red salsa ahead of time, then just spoon it over...


    Pressure-Cooker Winter Fruit Compote

    3 reviews

    You can make this colorful and easy fruit relish up to a week in advance. It's an outstanding accompaniment to...


    Tropical Cranberry Cobbler

    The sunny island flavors of pineapple and orange go so well with the tart cranberries in this dessert. A scoop...


    Red Wine Cranberry Sauce

    5 reviews

    We were feeling festive when we started our holiday cooking, but a bottle of wine was a bit more than...


    Chewy Cranberry Pecan Bars

    7 reviews

    I've been making these for several years as I really enjoy the combination of flavors and the relative ease of...


    Spiced Cranberry Crisp Cake

    7 reviews

    This cake is a cross between a fruit crisp and a moist cake. We love the festive cranberry filling with...


    Cranberry-Orange Cake with Lemon Glaze

    1 review

    I used cranberries for decorations in a wedding, then challenged myself to find a way to use up the surplus....


    Cranberry Ketchup

    This recipe was handed down to me from my mother. It may sound like a strange combination of flavors, but...


    Cranberry Orange Vinegar

    1 review

    I enjoy making an assortment of vinegars but this is a favorite. The longer the cranberries and oranges sit in...

    Hot Cranberry Tea

    Cinnamon-infused cranberries combine with orange and lemon juices for a not-too-sweet beverage. The crimson color is perfect for the holiday...


    Holiday Cranberry Gelatin Salad

    8 reviews

    This light, delicious holiday salad is very popular in my family and has been requested every year since I first...


    Homemade Cranberry Juice

    5 reviews

    This refreshing and sweet homemade cranberry juice has a mild tartness level. Its jewel red color looks very attractive served...


    Cranberry Short Ribs

    We live in the Yukon bush, so I pick wild cranberries for this incredibly tender comfort food. I sometimes substitute...


    Chocolate Chip Cranberry Bread

    7 reviews

    This cranberry bread is tender and moist. The first time I made it, it immediately became a favorite for the...


    Cranberry Orange Muffins

    13 reviews

    These cranberry orange muffins are so simple to fix, my husband and I enjoy one for breakfast almost every morning....