BEST EVER CRANBERRY RECIPES (2024)

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Cranberry recipes both sweet & savory, perfectly festive and delicious for the holidays. Easy to make cranberry recipes bursting with flavor. Enjoy!

BEST EVER CRANBERRY RECIPES (1)

Where can I find cranberries and how long do they last?

You can find them in bags in the produce section. Bags of cranberries need to be stored in the fridge and can last up to a week.

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How can I make my fresh cranberries last longer?

Fresh cranberries can be washed and frozen in airtight containers or ziplock bags for 4-6 months. Purchase them before the holidays when they’re on sale and enjoy their bright, flavorful taste all winter long!

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Breads:

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Fresh Cranberry Orange Bread

Fresh Cranberry Orange Bread made with classic ingredients like orange zest, fresh cranberries & brown sugar! Great flavor in this soft, moist cranberry orange quick bread recipe. See the recipe for Fresh Cranberry Orange Bread here.

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FRESH CRANBERRY ORANGE BREAD

Fresh Cranberry Orange Bread made with classic ingredients like orange zest, fresh cranberries & brown sugar! Great flavor in this soft, moist cranberry orange quick bread recipe.

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Prep Time: 25 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour

Total Time: 1 hour hour 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 12

Calories: 325kcal

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 cups flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 TBSP orange zest
  • 2-3 TBSP coarse sugar {optional but a lovely touch!}

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray loaf pans with cooking spray.

  • Mix sugars, oil, vanilla and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Add milk and stir to combine. Stir in flour, baking soda and baking powder and salt. Gently fold in cranberries, orange zest and nuts.

  • Divide batter evenly between loaf pans. Gently sprinkle coarse sugar on top of batter.

  • Bake 8″ loaves about 50 minutes, until toothpick inserted comes out clean. 9″ loaves bake 60-70 minutes. Mini loaves bake about 45 minutes.

  • Cool on a baking rack prior to serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 413mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 2mg


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Cranberry Orange Monkey Bread

Cranberry Orange Monkey Breadmade with frozen rolls, dried cranberries, instant pudding mix and orange juice. Only a few minutes to make these deliciousorange pull-aparts that are perfect for fall! See the recipe for Cranberry Orange Monkey Bread here.

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Easy Cranberry Bread

Cranberry Bread made with a buttery cake and fresh cranberries is an easy festive quick bread dessert perfect for Christmas and Thanksgiving! See the recipe for Easy Cranberry Bread here.

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Cranberry Banana Bread

Cranberry Banana Breadis made with flavorful fresh cranberries, sweet ripe bananas, cinnamon & nutmeg to make this fantastic take on traditionalbanana bread recipe. See the recipe for Cranberry Banana Bread here.

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Cranberry Bread with Orange Glaze

This is a copycat version of my favorite bakery’s cranberry loaf and this one turned out even better – more cranberries and the orange glaze makes it truly special. You’ll love every bite. See the recipe for Cranberry Bread with Orange Glaze here.

Cakes:

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Cranberry Pumpkin Bundt Cake

Cranberry Pumpkin Bundt Cake recipethat is made with pumpkin and fresh cranberries. Made in a bundt pan and sprinkled with powdered sugar, this delicious from scratchpumpkin cake recipe is perfect for fall! See the recipe for Cranberry Pumpkin Bundt Cake here.

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Cranberry Coffee Cake

Cranberry Coffee Cakemade with fresh cranberries, cinnamon, nutmeg & a simple breakfast cake batter. Perfectcranberry coffee cake recipe for holiday mornings! See the recipe for Cranberry Coffee Cake here.

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Christmas Cranberry Cake

Christmas Cranberry Caketopped with a sweet butter sauce is perfect for Christmas or any occasion!Easy homemade cranberry cake recipe uses fresh cranberries for a delightful, flavorful dessert. See the recipe for Christmas Cranberry Cake here.

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No Bake Cranberry Cheesecake

Cranberry Cheesecake Recipehas a fresh cranberry swirl and sugared cranberries as garnish! Easy 4-ingredientNO-BAKE cheesecake filling that’s perfect for beginners. See the recipe for No Bake Cranberry Cheesecake here.

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Honey Gingerbread Cake

Gingerbread Cakemade with honey instead of molasses for a sweetly spiced holiday cake! FestiveGingerbread cake with cranberries & walnuts perfect for dessert! See the recipe for Honey Gingerbread Cake here.

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Cranberry Upside Down Cake

A perfect winter treat, this cranberry upside-down cake with caramel cranberry topping and orange zest will be your new favorite.See the recipe for Cranberry Upside Down Cake here.

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Cranberry Cinnamon Coffee Cake

Cranberry Cinnamon Coffee Cake recipe made with just 4 ingredients! Festive & easy coffee cake recipe perfect for holiday breakfasts. See the recipe for Cranberry Cinnamon Coffee Cake here.

Salads/Dips:

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Cranberry Jello Salad

Cranberry Jello Saladmade with 3 festive, delicious layers of pretzels, pudding, cranberries & Jello! Impressive,easy cranberry recipe to add to your holiday meal. See the recipe for Cranberry Jello Salad here.

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Festive Cranberry Jell-O

Festive Cranberry Jell-O combines cranberry sauce, jello, pineapple & fresh fruit for a fruity, flavorful holiday side dish that everyone loves! See the recipe for Festive Cranberry Jell-O here.

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Cranberry Salsa Dip

Cranberry Salsa Dipis made with cranberries, sugar and spices, and then poured over cream cheese to make a deliciousholiday appetizer recipe. Thissimple dip recipe is perfect for parties and goes well with chips and crackers. See the recipe for Cranberry Salsa Dip here.

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Spiced Cranberry Salsa

ThisSpiced Cranberry Salsa is a perfect combination of all of your favorite fall flavors and is combined with homemade cinnamon chips! Together, this is a fantastic snack to enjoy all season long. See the recipe for Spiced Cranberry Salsa here.

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Creamy Cranberry Salad

Creamy Cranberry Saladis made in minutes with only five ingredients! Thiscranberry salad recipe is made with fresh cranberries, crushed pineapple, whipping cream and marshmallows. See the recope for Creamy Cranberry Salad here.

Miscellaneous:

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Cranberry Orange Scones

Cranberry Orange Scones are moist & buttery with a fantastic bright citrus flavor. Homemade cranberry scones perfect for breakfast or brunch that are easy to make & taste wonderful! See the recipe for Cranberry Orange Scones here.

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Creamy Cranberry Mousse

Creamy Cranberry Moussemade with canned cranberry sauce, cranberry juice, Jello and whipped cream. Deliciouscranberry dessert that is simple to make and delicious to eat! See the recipe for Creamy Cranberry Mousse here.

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Cranberry Pie

This Cranberry Pie with a gingersnap crumb crust and silky cranberry curd filling is guaranteed to bring a little va-va-voom to your holiday dessert table this year; the recipe is easy to follow and the result is show-stopping! See the recipe for Cranberry Pie here.

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Crockpot Cranberry Meatballs

Crockpot Cranberry Meatballsmake the perfectappetizeror asimple dinnerwhen served with rice. Only afew simple ingredientsandless than 5 minutesof prep time for this deliciousslow cooker meatball recipe! See the recipe for Crockpot Cranberry Meatballs here.

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Cranberry Vanilla Morning Buns

I get that not everyone associates cranberries with the first meal of the day. Instead, cranberries are those hard, tart berries that get cooked down and turned into sauce on Thanksgiving. But what if that same sauce-y treatment that one gives cranberries when pairing them with something savory was applied when making something sweet? Enter: vanilla cranberry compote, your new breakfast best friend. See the recipe for Cranberry Vanilla Morning Buns here.

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Whipped Cranberry Orange Butter

Whipped Cranberry Orange Butter is a fast, 5-ingredient, insanely delicious recipe for festive holiday butter. Lovely citrus and cranberry flavors meld with a dash of cinnamon & maple syrup for a sweet buttery treat. See the recipe for Whipped Cranberry Orange Butter here.

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White Chocolate Cranberry Rice Krispie Treats

White Chocolate Cranberry Rice Krispie Treatsare full of marshmallows, dried cranberries and white chocolate chips. Thisrice krispie treat recipeis topped with a simple,spiced vanilla glaze to make them even more delicious! See the recipe for White Chocolate Cranberry Rice Krispie Treats here.

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Cranberry Orange Cobbler

Cranberry Orange Cobbler is easily made with a muffin mix, fresh cranberries and orange juice – it’s the perfect Thanksgiving dessert! See the recipe for Cranberry Orange Cobbler here.

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Cranberry recipes both sweet & savory, perfectly festive and delicious for the holidays. Easy to make cranberry recipes bursting with flavor. Enjoy!

BEST EVER CRANBERRY RECIPES (2024)

FAQs

What pairs well with cranberries? ›

They pair nicely with apples, cinnamon, and yogurt. Cranberry Glaze: Make a glaze by simmering cranberries with sugar and citrus juice. Brush it on roasted poultry, ham, or vegetables for a glossy finish. Cranberry Salsa: Combine cranberries with jalapeños, cilantro, red onion, and lime juice to create a zesty salsa.

What is the best way to eat cranberries? ›

Fresh, raw cranberries can add a pleasant bite and burst of color to any dish. You can eat them whole like blueberries, toss them into a salad, add them to oatmeal, or blend them into a smoothie. If they're too tart for you, you can chop them and add a little sugar or any other sweetener.

How many raw cranberries should I eat a day? ›

HOW MUCH CRANBERRIES TO EAT DAILY? Studies confirming the health-promoting properties of cranberries have typically used doses of 100-300 g of fresh cranberries, equivalent to 7-10 g of dried cranberries, and 100-150 ml of 100% cranberry juice.

How long do cranberries last in the fridge? ›

Fresh cranberries are usually good stored in the refrigerator for two weeks. If kept longer, you will find a gradual deterioration of quality with more soft or bruised berries. Berries can be stored in the original packaging in the refrigerator crisper for up to four weeks.

What not to mix with cranberry? ›

Possible Interactions
  • Warfarin (Coumadin): Cranberry may raise the risk of bleeding, especially if you already take medications to thin the blood such as warfarin. ...
  • Aspirin: Like aspirin, cranberries contain salicylic acid. ...
  • Other medications: Cranberry may interact with medications that are broken down by the liver.

Are cranberries good for your stomach? ›

Prevention of Stomach Cancer and Ulcers

Cranberries contain unique plant compounds known as A-type proanthocyanidins, which may cut your risk of stomach cancer by preventing H. pylori from attaching to the lining of your stomach ( 41 , 42 , 43 , 44 ).

Why should cranberries not be eaten raw? ›

Is it safe to eat cranberries raw? Cranberries are generally considered safe whether they are cooked or raw. However, because of their notoriously bitter, sharp taste, most people prefer not to eat them raw or unsweetened. This bitterness is due to the high tannin content of cranberries.

What takes the bitterness out of cranberries? ›

Add A Splash Of Vinegar

While citrus is a natural pairing for cranberry sauce, bright, savory vinegars like sherry vinegar, balsamic vinegar, and apple cider vinegar play well with the bitter-tart berries. Start with a little, then add more gradually. It's easy to overdo it when in comes to bold vinegars.

What does raw cranberries do for your body? ›

One of the best-known benefits of cranberries is their use in promoting urinary tract health. Since the turn of the century, cranberries have been used as a folk remedy for the treatment of bacterial urinary tract infections (UTIs), which cause frequent and painful urination.

Are cranberries healthier than blueberries? ›

The cranberry is also a contender when it comes to antioxidant content. While wild blueberries outperform them when it comes to measuring both antioxidant capacity and cellular antioxidant activity, cranberries pack their own health punch.

Are cranberries anti inflammatory? ›

Cranberries have anti-inflammatory effects, thanks to their high amounts of antioxidants, especially anthocyanins and flavanols, which give cranberries their dark hue. “Antioxidants have been shown to reduce the risk of certain chronic diseases because they can help lower inflammation in our bodies,” says O'Neill.

Do cranberries need to be refrigerated? ›

Refrigerator. Cranberries can be stored in the refrigerator up to three (3) months if they are kept in their original plastic packaging or in an airtight, sealed container. Left in the open air, at room temperature, cranberries quickly lose their freshness.

Are Craisins dried cranberries? ›

Dried cranberries may be marketed as craisins due to the similarity in appearance with raisins, although the word "Craisin" is a registered trademark of Ocean Spray. Craisins were introduced as part of a packaged cereal produced by Ralston Purina in 1989.

Can I freeze a bag of cranberries? ›

Cranberries freeze well when properly stored. They retain their color, good flavor and quality for eight to 12 months. Maintaining a temperature of zero degrees Fahrenheit or below is recommended by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Do cranberries need to be washed? ›

Avoid cranberries that look bruised or shriveled. Before use, rinse fresh or frozen cranberries and discard any that are damaged. It is not necessary to rinse before freezing, and there is also no need to clean dried cranberries. When cooking, heat cranberries just until they pop.

What color compliments cranberries? ›

Complementary colors are two colors opposite each other on the color wheel, such as Cranberry and Willow (red and green), and Goldrush and Pacifica (orange and blue).

What colors go well with cranberry? ›

cranberry red and dusty lavender! Swoon. The mixture of deep red with the lightest shade of purple is about as romantic as it gets. This set of colors is warm without being too dark.

What cheese pairs well with dried cranberries? ›

Cheese Pairing
  • 1 Year Aged Cheddar.
  • 5 Year Aged Cheddar. Products.

How do you dress up canned cranberries? ›

Adding a teaspoon or two of fresh lemon or orange zest, a tablespoon of chopped candied peel, or even a splash of juice to your canned sauce will brighten flavors and bring in some homemade flavor.

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