Pop Of Red: Cranberry Dishes For Every Meal

Every meal feels a little more special and inviting with a vibrant pop of cranberry red adorning the plate. These delightful recipes add not only great color but also a sweet-tart kick that pairs beautifully with any dish, enhancing flavors and elevating the dining experience to new heights. Whether it’s a simple weeknight dinner or a festive gathering, incorporating these cranberry-inspired dishes can make all the difference.

Apple Cranberry Galette

A pie with apples and cranberries on a wooden board. — Apple Cranberry Galette. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

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Fall in love with Apple Cranberry Galette! This easy, rustic pie features a flaky crust, fresh apple slices, and tart cranberries. No pie dish needed—just good vibes and great taste!
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Cranberry Jalapeno Dip

Cranberry dip with crackers on a plate. — Cranberry Jalapeno Salsa. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Turn up the heat with a Cranberry Jalapeno Dip! This tangy salsa with a spicy kick pairs perfectly with cream cheese for a super easy appetizer. Your guests will love the zing!
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Orange Cranberry Sauce

A bowl of cranberry sauce garnished with orange zest and two cinnamon sticks, placed on a napkin with a spoon next to it. Oranges and cranberries are in the background. — Orange Cranberry Sauce. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Orange Cranberry Sauce is a holiday hit! It’s the perfect balance of sweet and tart with just four ingredients. Serve it up and watch it disappear in no time!
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Pumpkin Cranberry Bread

A loaf of pumpkin bread with icing, partially sliced, is placed next to a cup of tea on a light blue wooden surface. A small white pumpkin and a cloth are in the background. — Pumpkin Cranberry Bread. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Pumpkin Cranberry Bread is a homemade bread lover’s dream. It's the perfect sweet bread to enjoy with tea, full of pumpkin, tart cranberries, and cozy spices. A treat you won’t want to miss!
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Orange Cranberry Scones

A cranberry scone placed on a white plate with two orange slices and a fork beside it. A striped cloth and another plate with food are visible in the background. — Orange Cranberry Scones. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Orange Cranberry Scones are bursting with cranberries and a hint of orange flavor. They bake up golden and crumbly, making them a breakfast or teatime favorite.
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Apple Cider Baked Apples With Cranberries

A baked apple with a topping on top. — Apple Cider Baked Apples. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Warm up with Apple Cider Baked Apples, packed with pecans and juicy cranberries in a cinnamon cider glaze. Fresh from the oven, it’s a cozy treat you’ll want to grab while it’s still hot!
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Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal

Baked oatmeal topped with pecans, dried cranberries, and apple slices in a glass baking dish. — Baked Apple Cranberry Oatmeal. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal is your new breakfast favorite. Loaded with apples, cranberries, cinnamon, and brown sugar, it's even better with a drizzle of maple syrup. Mix, bake, and dig in!
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Pear and Cranberry Puff Pastry Pinwheels

Cranberries and pears in puff pastry. — Cranberry Pear Puff Pastry Pinwheels. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Pear Puff Pastry Pinwheels are perfect for your next party. Juicy pears, cheese, and cranberries wrapped in flaky pastry make these treats deliciously bite-sized. Easy to make and even easier to devour!
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Apple Cranberry Oatmeal with Cinnamon

A bowl of oatmeal with fruit and milk. — Apple Cranberry Oatmeal. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Kick off your day with Apple Cranberry Oatmeal with Cinnamon. It’s a warm bowl of sweet apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg that’s perfect for chilly mornings with the family.
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Cranberry Apple Fruit Salad

A close-up of a fruit salad in rectangular white dishes, featuring pomegranate seeds, apple chunks, and mint leaves, with a larger bowl of the same salad in the background. — Cranberry Fruit Salad. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Brighten up your spread with Cranberry Apple Fruit Salad. This colorful mix of cranberries, apples, oranges, and pomegranate seeds is a tasty addition to any holiday table.
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Spiced Cranberry Bread

Sliced cranberry bread on a wire rack with fresh cranberries in the background. — Spiced Orange Cranberry Bread. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Spiced Orange Cranberry Bread is all about sweet-tart flavor. With orange zest and fresh cranberries, it’s a festive and flavorful treat you’ll want to bake again and again.
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Cranberry Crostini with Cream Cheese

A hand holds a piece of bread topped with white spread and a colorful, finely chopped mixture of vegetables and herbs. — Cranberry Crostini with Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Alternative Dish.

Cranberry Crostini with Cream Cheese is the ultimate holiday starter! Cream cheese and cranberry jalapeño salsa on homemade crostini make for an appetizer everyone will rave about.
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Bourbon Cranberry Sauce

A bowl of cranberry sauce topped with orange peel, surrounded by cinnamon sticks, cranberries, and orange slices. — Bourbon Cranberry Sauce. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen

Looking for a twist to traditional cranberry sauce? This bourbon cranberry sauce recipe brings all the expected tart and zesty flavor with notes of caramel, vanilla and oak from the bourbon.
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Cranberry Pesto Stuffed Lamb

A plate of roasted meat slices topped with a red berry sauce, garnished with whole cranberries and herbs, on a dark wooden table with pinecones and greenery. — Cranberry Pesto Stuffed Lamb. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen

A simple cranberry pesto made with basil, mint, garlic and pine nuts makes this stuffed American lamb recipe a gorgeously festive and delicious winter dish perfect as a holiday dinner party centerpiece.
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Green Beans with Cranberries, Bacon & Goat Cheese

A plate of sautéed green beans with bacon, cranberries, and crumbled cheese. — Green Beans with Cranberries, Bacon & Goat Cheese. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen

These green beans with cranberries, bacon and goat cheese are a healthy addition to your Thanksgiving table that doesn’t skimp on flavor.
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Cornbread Chestnut Stuffing

A casserole dish filled with stuffing, topped with fresh sage and cranberries. — Cornbread Chestnut Stuffing. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen

This chestnut stuffing is made with toasted cubes of homemade cornbread and filled with sausage, mushrooms, fennel, cranberries and fresh winter herbs like rosemary and sage.
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Instant Pot Mulled Wine

Mulled Wine inside wine glasses with fresh rosemary. — Instant Pot Mulled Wine. Photo credit: Low Carb - No Carb.

Spiced and warming 1 minute only Instant Pot Mulled Wine Recipe enriched with fresh cranberries for your festive season. Fully low carb, gluten-free and sugar-free cold weather cocktail to fully warm you up.
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English Muffin Cranberry Casserole

English muffin casserole in small bowls with baking dish in the background. — English Muffin Cranberry Casserole. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This English muffin casserole is filled with sweet, tart cranberry sauce and creamy mascarpone cheese. Perfect for a holiday brunch!
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Apple Cranberry Muffins with Streusel Topping

Three apple cranberry muffins on a table. — Apple Cranberry Muffins with Streusel Topping. Photo credit: At the Immigrant's Table.

Elevate your muffin game with these apple cranberry muffins topped with a delightful streusel. The combination of sweet apples and tart cranberries creates a delightful flavor balance, complemented by the crunchy streusel topping.
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Pistachio Cranberry Cookies

Side view of a stack of cookies. — Pistachio Cranberry Cookies. Photo credit: At the Immigrant's Table.

These cookies offer a delightful combination of pistachios and cranberries. With a perfect balance of nuttiness and tangy sweetness, they are an excellent choice for cookie lovers seeking a unique flavor profile that is both festive and delicious.
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Cranberry Tart

A chocolate almond flour tart case holds a cranberry coconut filling for a delicious holiday low carb and gluten free vegan dessert.
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