I'm a little smitten with cranberries because they work beautifully in both sweet and savory dishes. From stunning cranberry cake, to indulgent cheese balls and baked brie, to satisfying salads and main courses, these 21 stunning ways to use cranberries will have you swooning over them, too.
1
Recipe and photo credit: Maple Vine Kitchen
Cranberry Tartlets with Whipped Feta
Enjoy these cranberry tartlets with whipped feta—a perfect combo of creamy, tart, and festive flavors in an elegant, bite-sized treat for any celebration.
Get the recipe: Cranberry Tartlets with Whipped Feta
2
Spicy Cranberry Relish
Move over canned cranberry sauce. This bright, fresh, zippy relish is exactly what your holiday meal needs.
Get the recipe: Spicy Cranberry Relish
3
Recipe and photo credit: Coffee Copycat
Cran-Merry Orange Refresher (Starbucks Copycat)
Add a sprinkle of holiday joy to your day with my DIY Starbucks Cran-Merry Refresher recipe. Cranberry and blood orange deliciousness!
Get the recipe: Cran-Merry Orange Refresher
4
Recipe and photo credit: Cinnamon and Sage Co.
Cranberry Chicken
Add some color to tonight’s dinner with this simple, tasty cranberry chicken. This tangy, creamy chicken has only a few ingredients and it makes a perfect holiday or weeknight main course.
Get the recipe: Cranberry Chicken
5
Brussels Sprouts Salad with Cranberries
Crisp raw Brussels sprouts, crunchy apple, chewy cranberries, and a tart vinaigrette combine to make an unforgettable salad.
Get the recipe: Brussels Sprouts Salad with Cranberries
6
Recipe and photo credit: Foxes Love Lemons
Cranberry Stuffing
Dried cranberries are the seasonal ingredient you didn’t know your stuffing was missing. Try buttery, herby cranberry stuffing this year!
Get the recipe: Cranberry Stuffing
7
Recipe and photo credit: Chenée Today
Slice and Bake Christmas Cookies with Cranberries
Simple and easy slice and bake Christmas cookies! Buttery shortbread cookies filled with dried cranberries and coated in white chocolate!
Get the recipe: Cranberry Christmas Cookies
8
Recipe and photo credit: In the Kitch
Cranberry Ginger Moscow Mule
This festive cranberry ginger Moscow mule is a blend of red cranberry juice, green lime, some golden ginger beer and vodka for a little kick!
Get the recipe: Cranberry Ginger Moscow Mule
9
Recipe and photo credit: xoxo Bella
Spiced Cranberry Orange Jam
The sweet tart flavor of cranberries and oranges pair with the sweetness of sugar and the earthy warmth of cinnamon to make this gorgeous Christmas jam recipe.
Get the recipe: Spiced Cranberry Orange Jam
10
Dutch Oven Cranberry Cobbler
This festive Dutch oven cobbler has tender spiced cranberries topped with sweet biscuit dough. It's perfect for your holiday camping trip, or any time you're craving an easy dessert.
Get the recipe: Dutch Oven Cranberry Cobbler
11
Recipe and photo credit: A Dash of Megnut
Sugared Cranberries
Making sugared cranberries for the holiday is so simple with just two ingredients and look so impressive, too! They are beautiful as toppers on desserts, to dress up a cocktail or just for a festive snack! Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, everyone can enjoy these sweet and tart sugared cranberries.
Get the recipe: Sugared Cranberries
12
Recipe and photo credit: Homemade in the Kitchen
Cranberry Baked Brie
Cranberry baked brie you can make in 10 minutes and uses leftover cranberry sauce. Make it for entertaining Thanksgiving and Christmas guests.
Get the recipe: Cranberry Baked Brie
13
Recipe and photo credit: I Heart Eating
Cranberry Orange Pound Cake
This cranberry orange pound cake is a moist cake with a cranberry filling and topped with an orange glaze. Ultimate holiday dessert!
Get the recipe: Cranberry Orange Pound Cake
14
Cranberry Pomegranate Cocktail
This festive ruby-hued cocktail is made with sweet-tart cranberry syrup, pomegranate juice, orange liqueur, and sparkling wine. Perfect for celebrations all year round.
Get the recipe: Cranberry Pomegranate Cocktail
15
Recipe and photo credit: Recipes From a Pantry
Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball
This irresistible cranberry pecan cheese ball is quick, easy and bursting with flavor. It is perfect for serving a crowd.
Get the recipe: Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball
16
Recipe and photo credit: Quiche My Grits
Cranberry Turkey Sliders
Cranberry turkey sliders are a great way to use holiday leftovers the next day! Simply layer leftover turkey, cheese and cranberry sauce on sweet Hawaiian rolls, then top with poppyseed butter and bake until golden brown.
Get the recipe: Cranberry Turkey Sliders
17
Recipe and photo credit: Rebecca Taig
Cranberry Bliss Bars
These Starbucks-inspired cranberry bliss bars are made with cranberry white chocolate blondies, cream cheese frosting, and are topped with cranberries and white chocolate drizzle!
Get the recipe: Cranberry Bliss Bars
18
Recipe and photo credit: Dish in the Kitchen
Cranberry Pomegranate Christmas Trifle
Serve up individual servings of this no fuss, no bake cranberry pomegranate Christmas trifle at your next holiday gathering.
Get the recipe: Cranberry Pomegranate Christmas Trifle
19
Recipe and photo credit: Scoops & Savor
Cranberry Orange Gelato
This beautiful, vibrant cranberry orange gelato is made with easy cranberry sauce you make in minutes. Then, we will mix the sweet, tangy cranberry sauce with a quick gelato sweet cream base and churn in the ice cream machine. The result is a festive, silky, and refreshing gelato you can’t resist!
Get the recipe: Cranberry Orange Gelato
20
Recipe and photo credit: Happy Foods Tube
Cranberry Panna Cotta
A simple cranberry panna cotta served in individual glasses and topped with cranberry coulis is a tasty holiday dessert you must try!
Recipe and photo credit: Cranberry Panna Cotta
21
Recipe and photo credit: Baking Capture
Cranberry Cake
This cranberry cake is pretty and delicious! This layer cake features moist vanilla cakes, a homemade cranberry filling, and an ermine buttercream.
Get the recipe: Cranberry Cake
Leave a Reply