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21 Holiday Recipes That Use Fresh Cranberries

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Alex Loh Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD November 30, 2020
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Celebrate the holiday season with these delicious recipes that use fresh cranberries. Cranberries are super versatile and can be used in a sweet or savory fashion. Whether you use them in a drink or in a dessert, cranberries add a tart flavor to any dish. Recipes like Cranberry Crumble Bars and Cranberry-Rosemary Stuffed Pork Loin are healthy, seasonal and will put you in the holiday spirit.

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Cranberry Crumble Bars

<p>These cranberry-orange bars freeze well. Make a batch on a free afternoon and pop them in the freezer so you'll always have a healthy dessert on hand when company calls.</p>
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These cranberry-orange bars freeze well. Make a batch on a free afternoon and pop them in the freezer so you'll always have a healthy dessert on hand when company calls.

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Cranberry-Rosemary Stuffed Pork Loin

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This cranberry-rosemary stuffed pork tenderloin recipe looks gorgeous with the cranberry- and rosemary-flecked stuffing bursting from the juicy browned pork loin. Don't be scared by the task of double butterflying a pork loin--the process is fairly simple.

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Roasted Salmon with Spicy Cranberry Relish

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This ruby-red cranberry relish recipe gets refreshing crunch from apple and celery. It's also delightful alongside a roast chicken or pork loin.

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Roasted Acorn Squash with Double Cranberry Chutney

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A tangy Indian-spiced cranberry chutney is a flavorful way to perk up simple roasted winter squash.

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Cranberry Galette with Sesame Frangipane

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Expand your holiday desserts repertoire with this cranberry galette. Frangipane is a sweet pastry cream typically made with ground almonds; here we substitute ground sesame seeds in the form of tahini to give it a complex, earthy flavor. If you've made the Cranberry-Almond Thumbprint Cookies (see Associated Recipes), you can use some of the leftover jam in Step 9.

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Cranberry-Almond Thumbprint Cookies

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A dip in egg white and a quick roll in sugar adds a delightfully crisp crust to these holiday cookies. You'll have leftover jam--perfect for spreading on toast or for glazing the Cranberry Galette with Sesame Frangipane (see Associated Recipes).

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Cranberry-Orange Punch

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This gorgeous fruity punch is perfect for any party--serve it on its own for a fun mocktail that will please kids and adults alike. Or, set out optional alcoholic mix-ins, like tequila and/or vodka, for a mix-your-own cocktail station.

 

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Cranberry Buttermilk Pie

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This custard filling is what takes this buttermilk pie recipe to the next level. It tastes like a panna cotta with a bit of attitude from the tang of the buttermilk and a generous sprinkling of cranberries on top.

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Whole-Wheat Cranberry Dinner Rolls

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These buttery thyme-seasoned knotted dinner rolls have a sweet and tangy cranberry-ginger topping baked right in. The prep time is only 20 minutes thanks to frozen whole-wheat bread dough, so you can make these any night of the week.

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Orange-Cranberry Pudding Cakes

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These light and creamy desserts are a welcome departure from traditional cake or pie. Put these easy pudding cakes in the oven to bake just before sitting down for a meal, and you'll get a perfectly timed warm dessert.

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Roasted Pear & Spoon Bread Tart with Cranberry, Orange & Jalapeño Glaze

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This savory custard-like cornbread is topped with sweet roasted pears and a tart citrus-jalapeño glaze.

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Cranberry-Balsamic Chicken Thighs

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To round out this healthy chicken dinner recipe, put some farro on to cook before you start cooking the chicken. Add some steamed broccoli and serve with a glass of pinot noir.

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Cranberry-Hazelnut Tarts

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These mini dessert tarts are sweetened with a gooey filling of fresh cranberries and brown sugar and topped with crunchy, toasted hazelnuts.

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Double Cranberry-Chocolate Bread Pudding

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Perfect for the holidays, this scrumptious--yet low-calorie--dessert casserole is topped with a deep red cranberry-pomegranate sauce.

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Cranberry Cheesecake Bars

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A great dessert option for your next holiday party, these sweet cheesecake bars have an oat crust and a cranberry-orange sauce that's swirled on top and baked right in.

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Cranberry Glazed Turkey Breast with Wild Rice Pilaf

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This cranberry-glazed turkey breast recipe, which uses a split bone-in turkey breast, is the perfect thing to make if you're serving a smaller crowd or if everyone wants white meat. The wild rice pilaf recipe is delicious on its own so you can make it even if you don't prepare the turkey.

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Cran-Raspberry Shortcakes

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Shortcakes are biscuit-like desserts that are typically served with fruit and whipped cream. While strawberry shortcake may first come to mind, this shortcake recipe is definitely worth a try. Cranberries and raspberries make a delightful combination, and the whipped dessert topping has less fat than regular whipped cream.

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Eggnog Pie with Cranberry Sauce

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This healthy custard pie recipe combines the flavors of gingerbread and eggnog into a festive holiday dessert. An easy cranberry sauce balances the sweetness of the pie with a touch of tartness. To lighten the load of holiday baking, each element can be prepared up to 5 days ahead.

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Skillet Chicken with Cranberries & Apples

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Celebrate the flavors of fall with chicken cooked in a fast apple-cranberry sauce. If you prefer a less tart flavor, try dried cranberries instead of fresh. Serve with quick-cooking wild rice and roasted Brussels sprouts.

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Cranberry Champagne Coconut Snowballs

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These cranberry-coconut snowball treats are a yummy, holiday-inspired dessert that call for sparkling wine as an ingredient, which adds a fruity flavor to baked goods.

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Fruit Sparklers

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This easy sparkling fruit drink will please both children and adults. Choose a juice--either grape, cranberry or pomegranate--and mix it with sparkling water and fresh fruit. Delicious and refreshing!

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    1 of 21 Cranberry Crumble Bars
    2 of 21 Cranberry-Rosemary Stuffed Pork Loin
    3 of 21 Roasted Salmon with Spicy Cranberry Relish
    4 of 21 Roasted Acorn Squash with Double Cranberry Chutney
    5 of 21 Cranberry Galette with Sesame Frangipane
    6 of 21 Cranberry-Almond Thumbprint Cookies
    7 of 21 Cranberry-Orange Punch
    8 of 21 Cranberry Buttermilk Pie
    9 of 21 Whole-Wheat Cranberry Dinner Rolls
    10 of 21 Orange-Cranberry Pudding Cakes
    11 of 21 Roasted Pear & Spoon Bread Tart with Cranberry, Orange & Jalapeño Glaze
    12 of 21 Cranberry-Balsamic Chicken Thighs
    13 of 21 Cranberry-Hazelnut Tarts
    14 of 21 Double Cranberry-Chocolate Bread Pudding
    15 of 21 Cranberry Cheesecake Bars
    16 of 21 Cranberry Glazed Turkey Breast with Wild Rice Pilaf
    17 of 21 Cran-Raspberry Shortcakes
    18 of 21 Eggnog Pie with Cranberry Sauce
    19 of 21 Skillet Chicken with Cranberries & Apples
    20 of 21 Cranberry Champagne Coconut Snowballs
    21 of 21 Fruit Sparklers

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