I am 100% team cranberry around here. Dare I say it is my most favorite berry in the land. Today, I’m sharing 25 of the best cranberry recipes that are perfect for your holiday table. From cocktails to appetizers and main courses, cranberries can be apart of every course of your meal.
25 Best Cranberry Recipes
Cranberry Fluff Salad with Pineapple
This classic Cranberry Fluff Salad is a must-have for your holiday table.
Cranberry Caramel Bars
This fall sweet treat has a hint of tang from fresh cranberries. Deliciously sweet caramel and old fashioned oats make these bars perfectly chewy.
Cranberry BBQ Sauce
Cranberry BBQ Sauce is a rich and tangy barbecue sauce perfect for smoked turkey, pork or chicken. A great addition to any Thanksgiving dinner made on the grill!
Cranberry Bliss Bites
These Cranberry Bliss No-Bake Energy Bites can be made in just 5 minutes and with all easy to find, natural ingredients. Sweet, zingy, and so addictive!
Cranberry Chipotle Pork Sandwiches
These Cranberry Chipotle Pork Sandwiches make a perfect little southern-style holiday family lunch. The pork is quick-cooked and sliced and uses a traditional ketchup-based western North Carolina BBQ sauce but with some cranberries and chipotle for a little holiday and West Coast kick!
Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake
This Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake uses fresh and dried cranberries for contrasting tartness and sweetness. Fresh squeezed orange juice really makes this cake stand out.
Sweet and Tangy Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs
These Sweet and Tangy Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs are a fun and tasty protein-packed appetizer! Made with frozen meatballs, this dump and cook recipe is as easy (and delicious) as it gets!
Cranberry Sangria
Cranberry Sangria is a refreshing holiday sangria with fruity red wine, fresh cranberries, and warm cinnamon spice. It’s perfect for entertaining!
Cranberry Jalapeno Dip – The BEST Holiday Appetizer!
Creamy, spicy and filled with the flavors of the holiday, this Cranberry Jalapeno Dip comes together in under 5 minutes and is perfect for parties and gatherings!
Cranberry Ginger Holiday Punch
A sparkly refreshing punch with so many flavors of the season: cranberry, ginger, rosemary, orange, and pomegranate. With or without the rum, it’s a total crowd-pleaser.
Cranberry Limoncello Spritzer Cocktail
Cranberry Limoncello Spritzer, an easy Italian cocktail recipe with cranberry juice and lemon limoncello liqueur.
Cranberry Saffron Rice Recipe
This Vibrant Cranberry Saffron Rice combines fluffy jasmine rice, aromatic saffron, tart cranberries and raisins, pistachios, and fresh thyme. Ready in under 30 minutes, enjoy this bright and beautiful rice recipe with all your dinnertime favorites.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Cranberries
This Roasted Brussels Sprouts recipe is such a perfect side dish. It is salty from the crispy bacon, mixed with a little sweetness from the dried cranberries. Nothing better than sweet and salty!
Christmas Cranberry Coffee Cake Recipe - With A Sweet Glaze
Christmas morning has never been easier with this Cranberry Coffee Cake recipe. Its got a sweet pecan crumble on top and cranberry ribbons throughout.
Cranberry Pomegranate Baked Oatmeal
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.
Balsamic Cranberry Apple Chutney Recipe
Simple and delicious, this Balsamic Cranberry Chutney Recipe is a great addition to any holiday meal. Juicy apples, golden raisins, orange zest, and a touch of brown sugar and cinnamon will compliment your festive dinner!
Lacto-Fermented Cranberry Walnut Chutney
Tart and sassy, this Cranberry Walnut Chutney is an easy Lacto-fermented condiment that will have you going back for seconds… and thirds.
Cranberry Apple Sage Vegan Stuffing
Take your stuffing to the next level with this Cranberry Apple Sage Vegan Stuffing. You start with traditional stuffing ingredients like bread, celery, onion, sage, and thyme, then amp it up with diced apples, raisins, dried cranberries, dried apricots, and toasted almonds to make an amazing stuffing that will have your guests asking for more.
Soft Chewy White Chocolate Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies
Deliciously soft chewy white chocolate oatmeal cranberry cookies with all the flavors perfect for the Christmas holiday season.
Pomegranate Cranberry Punch | Nibble and Dine | An easy party punch!
A super easy and festive party punch that’s perfectly tart and a bit sweet. Can be made alcoholic or non-alcoholic!
Blackberry Cranberry Moscow Mule Recipe
This Blackberry Cranberry Moscow Mule is made with fresh cranberries, blackberries, vodka, honey, and bubbly ginger beer. Almost too pretty to drink, enjoy this fun twist on the classic Moscow Mule at your next dinner party or holiday celebration!
Cranberry Orange Sauce Recipe | Maple + Mango
This delicious Cranberry Orange Sauce recipe is a classic that is perfect for Thanksgiving and the holiday season. It is super easy to make with a few simple ingredients and can be made ahead of time!
Sourdough Gourmet Crackers (with sourdough discard) – Milk and Pop
Made with pumpkin, cranberries, and pecans, these sourdough crackers will be the start at Thanksgiving parties or Christmas Dinner! They are amazing with every topping and are a great improvement to your holiday cheese table.
Cranberry Lemon Poppyseed Loaf
This Cranberry Lemon Poppyseed Loaf is a flavorful and pretty want to add a little extra tartness and color to lemon poppyseed cake
Cranberry Apple Crisp (gluten-free, vegan options) - Texanerin Baking
This cranberry apple crisp recipe is a super easy dessert for Thanksgiving or Christmas. It can be made two days ahead of time and kept on the counter to keep the oven and fridge clear for other recipes.
Melissa says
Love these!! Will definitely be adding these to the menu over the next several weeks. Thank you!
Audrey says
Trying out this strawberry cranberry chia seed jam tonight!