These recipes let cranberries take center stage. Tart, sweet, and bursting with flavor, they turn every dish into a standout, unforgettable bite.

Spiced Cranberry Bread

Cranberry bread on a wire rack with a red towel and fresh cranberries.
Spiced Cranberry Bread. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Embrace the irresistible combination of orange and cranberries in this Spiced Orange Cranberry Bread. Loaded with orange zest and fresh cranberries, it offers a sweet-tart flavor that’s perfect for a festive and flavorful experience.
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Baked cranberry cheesecake

A slice of cheesecake with cranberry sauce on top.
Baked cranberry cheesecake. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

This one-bowl cranberry cheesecake has a buttery crust filled with a smooth and creamy filling, topped with orange cranberry sauce.
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Cranberry Zucchini Muffins

Two muffins on a small cutting board.
Cranberry Zucchini Muffins. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Cranberry zucchini muffins are a great, nutritious holiday breakfast or snack!
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Homemade Cranberry Fruit Roll-Ups

Fruit Roll-Ups on a wooden table.
Homemade Cranberry Fruit Roll-Ups. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

Learn how to make delicious Homemade Cranberry Fruit Roll-Ups with this easy-to-follow recipe that combines the tartness of cranberries with the same sweetness as homemade strawberry fruit rollups. These healthy fruit leathers are made with real, wholesome ingredients, ensuring a flavorful and nutritious snack for any occasion. Follow along as I guide you through the simple steps to make fruit roll ups that burst with fruity goodness in every bite.
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Cranberry Apple Smoothie

Apple cranberry smoothie i a mason jar with whole30 whipped cream and cranberries on top and cranberries around the jar and straws in it.
Cranberry Apple Smoothie. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

A creamy, tart holiday smoothie! This cranberry smoothie is made with a unique blend of healthy fats and natural sweeteners.
Get the Recipe: Cranberry Apple Smoothie

Vodka Cranberry

Two vodka cranberry cocktails garnished with lime wedges.
Vodka Cranberry. Photo credit: Quick Prep Recipes.

Vodka cranberry is a must in your holiday drink lineup this year. It’s light, refreshing, and perfectly sweet tart. Toss some fresh cranberries on top and you’ll have a fun and festive drink to serve and enjoy. Made in just 5 minutes using 5 ingredients, I can’t think of an easier, more impressive cocktail!
Get the Recipe: Vodka Cranberry

Fresh Cranberry Sauce with Orange Zest and Pineapple

Fresh Cranberry Sauce with Orange Zest and Pineapple. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Fresh Cranberry Sauce with Orange Zest and Pineapple is a great addition to your recipe collection. Whether you’re hosting or just looking for something tasty to make, this one fits the bill perfectly.
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Cranberry White Chip Cookies

Cranberry cookies with a bite taken out of them.
Cranberry White Chip Cookies. Photo credit: Recipes From Leftovers.

Cranberry White Chip Cookies are a delightful treat, using up leftover cranberries. The cookies are dotted with sweet white chocolate chips and tart cranberries, creating a perfect balance. They’re easy to bake and even easier to enjoy. Serve these up for a burst of flavor in every bite.
Get the Recipe: Cranberry White Chip Cookies

Cranberry Brie Bites

Brie bites filled with jam and chopped nuts, topped with rosemary sprigs, on a white plate.
Cranberry Brie Bites. Photo credit: Quick Prep Recipes.

Cranberry brie bites are the perfect bite-sized appetizers for all your special occasions. Quick and easy, quite fancy, and oh-so-pretty! With creamy brie, buttery puff pastry, sweet-tart cranberry, and crunchy pecans in every bite, they’re sooo good that you’d want to make a whole batch just for yourself! The best part? You only need 5 ingredients and 10 minutes of hands-on time to make these beauties.
Get the Recipe: Cranberry Brie Bites

Unsweetened Homemade Cranberry Juice Recipe

A glass of cranberry juice with a rosemary sprig.
Unsweetened Homemade Cranberry Juice Recipe. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

Learn how to create a fruity beverage with Homemade Cranberry Juice Recipe using fresh or frozen cranberries. This homemade recipe can capture the natural essence of cranberries for a pure and vibrant drink. Make cranberry juice at home to experience a refreshingly tart experience.
Get the Recipe: Unsweetened Homemade Cranberry Juice Recipe

Jalapeño Cranberry Dip

A cracker being dipped into a dish of jalapeño cranberry dip.
Jalapeño Cranberry Dip. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This Jalapeño Cranberry Dip is sweet, tart, spicy, and creamy and is a perfect addition to your holiday table. Whip it together in minimal steps with minimal effort and serve as a flavorful and memorable appetizer.
Get the Recipe: Jalapeño Cranberry Dip

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