21 Delicious Cranberry Recipes

By Coastal Living
October 07, 2011
Photo: Tara Donne
Don’t get bogged down thinking cranberries are just for traditional sauce. There’s way more to this tart treat.
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Cranberry-Orange Pancakes with Cranberry-Maple Syrup

Photographer: Luca Trovato, Writer: Rachel Bertone

Start your morning off right with a stack of these berry-infused pancakes. The sweet and tangy cranberry-maple syrup is the perfect complement.

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Cranberry-Pistachio White Chocolate Bark with Sea Salt

Photo: Tara Donne

Microwaving the chocolate helps keep the temperature below 92°, ideal for tempering. Use the best-quality white chocolate you can find (not those labeled "baking chips").

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Cranberry Sangria

Photographer: Luca Trovato, Writer: Rachel Bertone

Put an autumn spin on a classic cocktail with fresh or frozen cranberries. A fruit-forward red wine, such as a Beaujolais or Zinfandel, works best for this recipe.

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Asian Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries

Photographer: Luca Trovato, Writer: Rachel Bertone

Brighten your table with this festive and healthful side dish. Asian chili-garlic sauce gives the sprouts a lively kick.

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Cranberry-Orange Tart with Browned Butter Crust

Photo: Tara Donne

For a pretty presentation, top the tart with sugared cranberries: Steep whole berries in simple syrup in the refrigerator 8 hours, then roll in sugar and let stand 1 hour to dry.

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Cranberry Negroni

Photo: Tara Donne

This festive cocktail offers a delightful new way to consume one of fall's sweetest fruits. Be sure you build in time to refrigerate the gin, cranberry, and sugar mixture at least overnight.

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Oatmeal Cookies with Orange-Soaked Cranberries

Photographer: Luca Trovato, Writer: Rachel Bertone

Orange liqueur and orange zest combined with cranberries add bright, juicy flavor to the traditional oatmeal cookie. Serve with a refreshing glass of milk.

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Grilled Shrimp with Fresh Cranberry Salsa

Photographer: Luca Trovato, Writer: Rachel Bertone

Sweet, fresh cranberry salsa takes the place of traditional cocktail sauce in this tasty appetizer, sure to impress guests.

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Honeycomb Spiral Ham

Photographer: Jean Allsopp, Writer: Rachel Bertone

Sweet honeycomb and chopped dried cranberries pack a flavorful punch in this succulent spiral ham.

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Mixed Greens with Goat Cheese, Cranberries, and Walnuts

Photographer: Sara Gray, Writer: Rachel Bertone

This quick and easy salad topped with crunchy walnuts, luscious goat cheese, and tart cranberries is a delicious way to welcome fall.

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Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

Photographer: Wyatt Counts, Writer: Rachel Bertone

Sweet, tart cranberries blend perfectly with chewy oatmeal in these cookies. They're sure to be a hit with the kids too!

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Alder-roasted Salmon with Dill and Cranberries

Photographer: Brit Huckabay, Writer: Rachel Bertone

Cranberries and chopped dill create a festive topping for baked salmon, great for when guests are over. You can also cook in a covered grill over high heat.

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Nantucket Cranberry-White Chocolate Cookies

Photographer: Alan Richardson, Writer: Rachel Bertone

These decorative treats are sure to be the talk of your next party. Drizzle the white chocolate over the baked cookies, or let the kids create a fun pattern.

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Cranberry BBQ Meatballs

Photo: Tara Donne

Cranberry jelly is the secret to these sweet and savory BBQ meatballs. Pair with our Cranberry Negroni for a festive and filling starter menu.

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Halibut with Cranberry-Lime Chutney

Photo: Tara Donne

All you need is 35 minutes to prepare this company-worthy fish entrée. Opt for fresh U.S. Pacific halibut for a sustainable choice.

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Cranberry and Pistachio Brownie Bites

Photographer: Jennifer Davick, Writer: Rachel Bertone

Nutty pistachios and sweet dried cranberries combine in these two-bite brownies. Wrap them in cellophane bags with ribbon as a thoughtful (and tasty!) gift.

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Holiday Mojito

Photographer: Howard L. Puckett, Writer: Rachel Bertone

Put a festive spin on this traditional cocktail with marinated cranberries, cranberry juice, and mint syrup.

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Oven-roasted Halibut with Cranberry Chutney

Photographer: Ralph Anderson, Writer: Rachel Bertone

Add flavor to bland halibut with bright cranberry chutney. Chopped jalepeño pepper, onion, and black pepper give it a kick!

 

 

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Black Pepper Chèvre Pastries on Mixed Winter Greens with Cranberry-Port Vinaigrette and Candied Pecans

Photographer: Howard L. Puckett, Writer: Rachel Bertone

A Cranberry-Port Vinaigrette, made with cranberry compote, enhances the flavor of savory black pepper chèvre pastries in this sophisticated dish.

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Apricot Cranberry Relish

Combine two sweet and tangy fall fruits like cranberries and apricots and you'll end up with this deliciously addicting relish. Try serving it with your Thanksgiving meal in place of the traditional cranberry sauce.

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Cranberry-Balsamic Glazed Pork Rack with Fennel, Apples, and Pears

Photo: Tara Donne

Impress your guests with a main dish that looks as good as it tastes. The deeply flavorful glaze can be made up to 1 day ahead of time.

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