18 Irresistible Cranberry Recipes to Make While They Are In Season

Irresistible cranberry recipes are a great way to add a burst of flavor to any meal or treat. Whether you’re using fresh or dried cranberries, these recipes make the most of this tangy fruit for everything from snacks to desserts. Perfect for any season, they’ll bring a pop of color and taste to your table.

Cranberry Jalapeno Dip

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

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Add some heat with Cranberry Jalapeno Dip! This tangy, spicy salsa goes perfectly with cream cheese for a simple and tasty appetizer your guests will enjoy.
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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 packed with cranberries and a touch of orange flavor. They bake to a golden, crumbly perfection, great for breakfast or tea.
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Apple Cranberry Galette

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

Fall in love with this Apple Cranberry Galette! This simple, rustic dessert has a flaky crust, fresh apple slices, and tart cranberries. No pie dish required—just delicious flavor and good vibes!
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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 bitesized. Easy to make and even easier to devour!
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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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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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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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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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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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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 with cranberry and raspberry is tart, sweet and filled with nutritious chia seeds for a refreshing and healthy drink.
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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 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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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 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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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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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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Pickled Cranberries

Cranberry lovers will swoon over these quick pickled cranberries! Uses are endless for these sweet, tart gems from adding to drinks, topping cooked meats or, displaying on a charcuterie board.
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Brie Cranberry Bites Appetizer

The creaminess of brie cheese pairs beautifully with the sweet flavor of cranberry sauce in these brie cranberry bites in puff pastry. Bake a batch for a casual nibble, or make for a party.
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