Favorite Cranberry Recipes

Cranberries are usually available all year round in the frozen section but if you want to save some money you can pick up a bunch of bags of fresh cranberries during the holiday season when they are on sale and freeze them whole.

Check out all of our cranberry recipes for a delicious holiday season!

Cranberry sauce in a bowl with oranges and pine cones.

Orange Cranberry Sauce

Orange Cranberry Sauce is a delightful and vibrant condiment often served as part of traditional holiday meals, particularly at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

a spoon with meatballs in cranberry sauce

Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs

Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs are a delightful, easy-to-prepare dish that’s perfect for a hearty dinner or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer.

Mulled Cranberry Cider

This mulled cranberry cider is bursting with tart, sweet cranberry flavor, and warming mulling spices that give a great holiday kick! This cider doesn’t just taste delicious – it makes your whole house smell amazing.

Cranberry Brie Bites

Cranberry brie bites made with puff pastry present a delightful harmony of flaky, buttery layers, complemented by the creamy richness of brie cheese.

Cranberry Chutney

Cranberry chutney is the perfect pairing with meat or roasted vegetables- this tart and savory chutney makes an excellent Holiday gift – which is how I first tried cranberry chutney!

A glass of cranberry champagne cocktail with cranberries and sprigs of rosemary.

Cranberry Champagne Sparkler

This Cranberry Champagne Sparkler made with cranberry juice, orange liqueur, and champagne is a holiday delight that captivates the palate with its festive harmony of flavors.

Cranberry Brie Wreath

My Cranberry Brie Wreath is a perfect bite of holiday charm on a plate – and one of my favorite easy Christmas ideas! This festive appetizer combines flaky dough, creamy brie, and tart cranberry sauce – it’s so delicious you won’t want to share.

Cranberry Apple Pie

This apple cranberry pie is packed with classic apple pie flavors plus nutmeg and clove which give a Christmas gingerbread flavor.

Cranberry Bars

When I’m looking for something festive, and super easy, I love these Cranberry Bars -they are soft and cakey in the middle with tart fresh cranberries baked into the top.

Arugula salad with walnuts and cranberries.

Arugula Cranberry Walnut Salad

This colorful, balanced, autumn-inspired arugula walnut cranberry saladis packed with sharp cranberries, candied walnuts, creamy gorgonzola cheese, and bitter arugula.

A cranberry cheesecake with cranberries.

Cranberry Apricot Baked Brie

Cranberry Apricot Baked Brie is a simple, easy, and so delicious puff pastry baked brie en croute with fruit. It’s perfect for a party, appetizer, or a cheesy indulgent treat!

Candied Cranberries

Easy candied cranberries that look snow-kissed – perfect for topping your holiday cookies, cakes, pies, platters, and even cheese trays!

Cranberry fluff served in a white bowl with marshmallows.

Cranberry Fluff Salad

Every year when I am asked to bring something sweet to holiday parties, there is one recipe I bring time and time again – my easy Cranberry Fluff Salad!