15+ Cranberry Recipes for Thanksgiving and Christmas
These cranberry recipes include homemade sauce, warm appetizers, savory dinners, desserts, and festive drinks for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Whether you have fresh cranberries, dried cranberries, or cranberry juice, there are plenty of ideas to choose from.
From savory dishes like cranberry orange pork tenderloin to sweet treats like Christmas Jam, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
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A Quick Look At The Recipe
- 🦃 For Thanksgiving dinner: Smooth cranberry sauce without orange juice, with a chunky option too.
- ⏱️ For a quick dinner: Cranberry orange pork tenderloin, ready in 30 minutes.
- 🥂 For an alcohol-free party drink: Sparkling cranberry lime mocktail, ready in 5 minutes.
- 🥐 For a holiday breakfast spread: Christmas jam, made with cranberries, strawberries, orange, and warm spices.
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Smooth Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Choose this cranberry sauce for your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. Cinnamon and a little lemon complement the tart berries, and you can strain it for a smooth finish or leave it chunky.
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Cranberry Orange Pork Tenderloin
This 30-minute pork tenderloin uses dried cranberries, orange juice, Dijon mustard, and rosemary. It is a savory option for a family dinner or a smaller holiday gathering.
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Christmas Jam with Cranberries and Strawberries
Cranberries, strawberries, orange, and warm spices make this a festive breakfast spread. Serve it with toast or pastries when you want a sweet cranberry recipe beyond cakes and cookies.
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Sparkling Cranberry Lime Mocktail
This five-minute, alcohol-free drink combines cranberry juice, fresh lime, and sparkling water. For parties, prepare the juice mixture ahead and add the bubbles just before serving.
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Blood Orange Cranberry Wine Sangria
Effortless holiday cheer in a glass! This simple blood orange cranberry wine sangria is perfect for all your festivities.
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Fresh Cranberry Salsa
Fresh cranberries, jalapeños, cilantro, and citrus make this a sweet-tart salsa with some heat. Serve it with tortilla chips for a holiday appetizer that needs no cooking.
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Mini Cranberry Brie Pull-Apart Bread
Refrigerated biscuits, brie, and whole cranberry sauce bake together in a small Bundt pan. Choose this warm, cheesy appetizer when you want pull-apart bread without making dough from scratch.
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Baked Brie In Puffed Pastry
Puff pastry wraps a wheel of brie topped with honey, almonds, and dried cranberries. Serve it warm with crackers as the centerpiece of a holiday appetizer spread.
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Cranberry Orange Relish
This five-minute relish uses fresh cranberries, a whole orange, and sugar. Choose it when you want a fresh, uncooked alternative to simmered cranberry sauce alongside turkey or chicken.
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Gnocchi with Cranberry-Tomato Sauce
Pan-fried gnocchi meets a cranberry-tomato sauce with chili, herbs, and walnuts. This is a different way to use cranberries when you want a savory dinner rather than a holiday side.
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Warm Butternut Squash Brussel Sprout Salad
Roasted squash and Brussels sprouts combine with dried cranberries, chickpeas, feta, and pumpkin seeds. A maple-miso dressing brings everything together for a fall meal or holiday side.
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hasslefreevegan.com
Vegan Grape Nuts Muffins with Cranberries
These one-bowl muffins use dried cranberries, mashed bananas, and Grape Nuts cereal. They are a breakfast or snack option if you want to bake with cranberries without using eggs or dairy.
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Cranberry Fluff Salad
Fresh cranberries, pineapple, grapes, marshmallows, and pecans fold into whipped topping. This creamy holiday salad needs chilling time, so choose it when you can prepare it ahead.
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veggieideas.co.uk
Cranberry and Apple Crumble Bars
Apples and dried cranberries sit between layers of oat crumble. Serve these bars with tea or coffee, or add cream, custard, or ice cream for dessert.
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bakedcollective.com
Cranberry Lemon Bars
A shortbread base supports layers of cranberry jam and lemon filling. Choose these bars for a tart, fruity dessert that you can cut into portions for a holiday dessert table.
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sourdoughbrandon.com
Sourdough Gingerbread Cake with Cranberries
This gingerbread cake combines sourdough discard, molasses, warm spices, and fresh cranberries. It is a festive option for sourdough bakers looking for a dessert beyond bread.
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ninakneadstobake.com
Cranberry Pecan Upside Down Cake
A sour cream cake is baked over cranberries, pecans, and a buttery brown sugar topping. Flip it after baking to reveal the fruit topping for your holiday dessert table.
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Homemade Cranberry Liqueur
Fresh cranberries infuse vodka for a homemade liqueur you can serve in small glasses or use in cocktails. Plan ahead for the infusion time; this is not a last-minute party drink.
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