Just in time for the holidays, here are 20 Fresh Cranberry Recipes that include drinks, appetizers, and more!
Cranberry season has arrived and I’m here to tell you there is more to those juicy berries than sauce in a can! Whether you add them to a salad, puree them into smoothies, mash them into pancakes or drizzle them over a pork roast, the options are truly endless. To get you started, here are 20 Fresh Cranberry Recipes, that can be make with both fresh or frozen cranberries. My personal favorites include my Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce and Cranberry Moscow Mule, but this list of drinks, appetizers, and treats is sure to have something for everyone!
Why You’ll Love These Cranberry Recipes
- Include a grand variety of options.
- Require a range of time, some only needing 5-10 minutes to make.
- They are great for more than just the holiday season!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the healthiest way to eat cranberries?
They retain the most nutrients if they aren’t cooked, so eating them raw, juiced, or in a smoothie is the best way to retain all the benefits. But eating them in any way is still better than not eating them at all!
Can you eat raw cranberries?
You can, though they aren’t always the most pleasant to eat plain. And like all fruit, should be eaten in moderation to not upset your stomach!
How can I use fresh cranberries?
I love to use fresh cranberries in drinks, like my Apple Cider Sangria or Seabreeze Cocktail, but they are also great in salads, and cooked into a sauce for turkey or pork.
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20 Fresh Cranberry Recipes
20 Fresh Cranberry Recipes
Honey Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Feta
Honey Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Feta – This sweet and savory side dish is perfect for the holidays and loaded with Fall flavor!
Try: Honey Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Feta 
Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce
3 hours 5 minutes
Loaded with health benefits and requiring only five ingredients, this slow cooker cranberry sauce is the perfect make-ahead side dish for your table.
Try: Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce Pin
One Pan Cranberry Balsamic Chicken
This cranberry chicken recipe makes an easy healthy meal for a holiday table. Tangy balsamic marinade keeps the chicken juicy, while cranberries and fresh thyme add flavor! It’s a great meal prep recipe or make ahead meal.
Try: One Pan Cranberry Balsamic Chicken 
Cranberry Basil Turkey Sandwich
5 minutes
Bright, tart and subtly sweet cranberry sauce is perfectly paired with savory turkey and fresh basil to make the perfect turkey sandwich.
Try: Cranberry Basil Turkey Sandwich Pin
Roasted Acorn Squash and Quinoa Salad with Cranberries and Orange Maple Tahini Dressing
This healthy quinoa salad is mixed with maple roasted acorn squash, cranberries and oranges for a fall meal that is gluten free and vegan friendly.
Try: Roasted Acorn Squash and Quinoa Salad with Cranberries and Orange Maple Tahini Dressing 
Festive Baked Oatmeal
You'll love this recipe for the Festive Baked Oatmeal. It’s easy and quick to make ahead of time and then just pop in the oven for 20-30 minutes as you start the day. In no time, it’s ready, oozing with amazing aromas and filling up your home with the scents of the Holidays… perfect!
Try: Festive Baked Oatmeal 
Apple Cider Sangria
10 minutes
The ultimate fall punch for entertaining, this apple cider sangria recipe is made with spicy ginger beer, fresh apple cider and dry white wine.
Try: Apple Cider Sangria Pin
Orange Cranberry Sorbet Cubes
Use these orange cranberry sorbet cubes to turn your favorite wine, spirits, or soft drinks into refreshing holiday floats. Fun for holiday get-togethers, and easy to make right in your ice cube trays.
Try: Orange Cranberry Sorbet Cubes 
VEGAN CRANBERRY PISTACHIO LOAF
The clouds part, and a chorus of angles sing as a picture of this Vegan Cranberry Pistachio Loaf appears. ???? “Aaaaaaaaahhhhhhh” ????
Try: VEGAN CRANBERRY PISTACHIO LOAF 
Cranberry Moscow Mules
10 minutes
These light and refreshing Moscow mules get a splash of color from cranberry juice. The perfect cocktail recipe for entertaining!
Try: Cranberry Moscow Mules Pin
Gluten Free Cream of Steel Cut Oats with Cranberry
25 minutes
Hearty steel cut oats are cooked in cream then swirled with pureed cranberries lightly sweetened with brown sugar. Gluten Free.
Try: Gluten Free Cream of Steel Cut Oats with Cranberry Pin
Cranberry Quinoa Salad with Candied Walnuts
We’re in love with this healthy gluten-free Cranberry Quinoa Salad with Candied Walnuts!
Try: Cranberry Quinoa Salad with Candied Walnuts 
Cranberry Cake with Orange Glaze
With only a few ingredients, this cake is lightly sweet, tart and perfect for any occasion!
Try: Cranberry Cake with Orange Glaze 
Apple Cranberry Sweet Potato Bake
Nothing says autumn like sweet potatoes and apples. They’re two quintessential favorites of the season, and both are incredibly versatile.
Try: Apple Cranberry Sweet Potato Bake 
Roasted Cranberry Broccoli Salad
Maple syrup roasted cranberries and butternut squash are added to this fall-inspired broccoli salad with toasted croutons, almonds, and pepitas.
Try: Roasted Cranberry Broccoli Salad 
Cranberry Maple Apple Crumb Cake
This Apple Cranberry Pie with crumb topping recipe is sweetened with maple syrup and has a deep dish whole-grain crust! In other words, it’s sublime! With a crunchy nut crumb topping, juicy berries, and maple syrup – this recipe is basically autumn in a pie dish!
Try: Cranberry Maple Apple Crumb Cake 
Gluten Free Cranberry Maple Lentil Loaf
Gluten free Cranberry Maple Lentil loaf! A vegan holiday dish to add to your table. Lentils, fresh cranberries, nuts, and sautéed veggies all baked up into one healthy and delicious lentil loaf. The Maple glaze topping makes it even more flavorful. Easy to make
Try: Gluten Free Cranberry Maple Lentil Loaf 
Fresh Cranberry Bars with Oat Crumble Topping
These Fresh Cranberry Bars are a great way to enjoy fresh cranberries this holiday season! Cook your fresh cranberries on the stove and layer it in-between a delicious oat crumble and you’ll have a satisfying and vibrant dessert to show off to your friends and family!
Try: Fresh Cranberry Bars with Oat Crumble Topping 
Homemade Cranberry Sauce with Maple and Orange
This healthy, homemade cranberry sauce uses only 3 ingredients and is Paleo friendly and refined- sugar-free! It’s ready in 30 minutes and is perfect for Thanksgiving!
Try: Homemade Cranberry Sauce with Maple and Orange 
Pomegranate-Topped Apple Cranberry Bundt Cake
This gorgeous Apple Cranberry Bundt Cake is absolutely delicious and made gluten-free, vegan and nut-free so that everyone can have a treat these Holidays!
Try: Pomegranate-Topped Apple Cranberry Bundt Cake 
Hi, I’m Liz!
Hey there, I’m Liz Della Croce and I’m thrilled to have you here! My aim is to motivate and ignite your passion for cooking amazing meals for your loved ones. I believe in the power of real, wholesome ingredients that are bursting with flavor and won’t break the bank. Whether it’s a traditional Lebanese recipe from my family or a culinary creation from across the globe, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to discover that nutritious food can be exciting, affordable, and easy to prepare.
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