20 Recipes to Make with Fresh and Dried Cranberries!

Fresh and dried cranberries are a great way to add a bold, tangy flavor to your meals. Their bright color and sweet-tart taste make them a perfect addition, whether you’re baking, cooking, or creating something quick and simple. Cranberries can turn an ordinary dish into something that stands out.

Spiced Cranberry Bread

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

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Enjoy the sweet-tart combo of orange and cranberries in this spiced bread. With loads of orange zest and fresh cranberries, it’s perfect for a festive touch to any meal.
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Apple Cranberry Galette

Enjoy a taste of fall with this rustic galette. With a flaky crust, fresh apple slices, and tart cranberries, it’s an easy and delicious free-form pie.
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Cranberry Jalapeno Dip

A brown plate with cranberry salsa and cream cheese with crackers. — Cranberry Jalapeno Dip. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This dip is always a crowd-pleaser. Quick to make, it’s packed with bold, spicy flavors and pairs perfectly with cream cheese for an easy appetizer.
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Cranberry Winter Fruit Salad

Cranberry fruit salad in white bowls. — Cranberry Winter Fruit Salad. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This cranberry apple fruit salad is a colorful and flavorful addition to your holiday spread. It features fresh cranberries, apples, oranges, and pomegranate seeds for a refreshing treat.
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Apple Cider Baked Apples

A baked apples on a white plate with a glaze dripping onto a plate. — Apple Cider Baked Apples. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These baked apples are a tasty treat. Stuffed with pecans and cranberries, they’re coated in a sweet cinnamon and cider glaze. Serve them hot from the oven for a cozy dessert!
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Orange Cranberry Scones

Cranberry scones with orange slices on a white plate. — Orange Cranberry Scones. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These scones are packed with fresh and dried cranberries and a burst of orange flavor. They bake up golden brown with a crumbly texture, perfect for breakfast or teatime.
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Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal

A serving of oatmeal topped with sliced apples, cranberries, and pecans, drizzled with syrup on a white plate. — Baked Apple and Cranberry Oatmeal. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This baked oatmeal is a simple twist on your usual breakfast. Packed with apples, cranberries, cinnamon, and brown sugar, it’s easy to make and perfect with a drizzle of maple syrup.
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Orange Cranberry Sauce

A bowl of cranberry sauce with oranges and cinnamon. — Orange Cranberry Sauce. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Upgrade your holiday meals with this fresh orange cranberry sauce. With just four ingredients, it balances sweet and tart flavors, making it a must-have for festive occasions.
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Apple Cranberry Oatmeal with Cinnamon

A white bowl filled with oatmeal and cranberries. — Apple Cranberry Oatmeal with Cinnamon. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Start your day with this warm and creamy oatmeal. It’s made with sweet, cooked apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg for a comforting breakfast that the whole family will love!
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Pear Puff Pastry Pinwheels

Pear and cranberry pinwheels on a white board. — Pear Puff Pastry Pinwheels. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These bite-sized tarts are a delicious mix of sweet and savory. Filled with cheese, cranberries, and juicy pears, they’re rolled in flaky puff pastry, making them great for parties.
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Pumpkin Cranberry Bread

If you love homemade bread, this pumpkin cranberry recipe is for you. It’s moist and filled with cozy pumpkin flavors, tart cranberries, and spices—perfect with a cup of tea.
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Green Beans with Cranberries, Bacon & Goat Cheese

Green beans and cranberries on a plate with bacon and goat cheese. — Green Beans with Cranberries, Bacon & Goat Cheese. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These green beans are a flavorful addition to your Thanksgiving table. With cranberries, bacon, and goat cheese, they’re a healthy option that everyone will love.
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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 cheesecake is a dream come true. It features a buttery crust filled with creamy goodness, topped with a delicious orange cranberry sauce for a sweet finish.
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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 casserole is perfect for a holiday brunch. It combines sweet cranberry sauce and creamy mascarpone cheese for a delicious twist on breakfast that’s great for festive mornings.
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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.

These muffins take breakfast to the next level. With a crunchy streusel topping and a mix of sweet apples and tart cranberries, they’re sure to become a favorite for any time of day.
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Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies

Cranberry cookies with icing and milk on a plate. — Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These cookies are a delightful blend of tangy cranberries and zesty oranges. The buttery shortbread base makes them melt-in-your-mouth good, perfect for any occasion.
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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 are a festive treat. With a tasty mix of pistachios and cranberries, they offer a unique flavor that’s both nutty and sweet, perfect for cookie lovers.
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Cranberry Orange Oatmeal Cookie Bites

Cranberry orange cookie bites in a bowl. — Cranberry Orange Oatmeal Cookie Bites. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These no-bake cookie bites are a healthy snack option. Loaded with cranberries, orange, and mini chocolate chips, they taste just like a cookie without the baking hassle!
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Stuffed Delicata Squash

This stuffed delicata squash is a seasonal favorite. Roasted to perfection and filled with ground pork, cranberries, apples, leeks, and fennel, it’s a deliciously hearty dish.
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Cranberry Raspberry Chia Lemonade

Raspberry chia lemonade in a glass garnished with a raspberry. — Cranberry Raspberry Chia Lemonade. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This chia lemonade is a refreshing drink with a sweet and tart flavor. Made with cranberry and raspberry, it’s packed with nutritious chia seeds for a healthy boost.
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