Our Favorite Cranberry Recipes

Recipe: Molded Cranberry Salad

We'll admit it: We wouldn't want to revisit many of the congealed salads we published in the sixties, but rediscovering this jewel of a recipe was like finding a timeless dress at a vintage store.

Recipe: Cranberry-Orange Muffins

Sprinkle the tops of the glazed muffins with coarse sugar to add texture and a little sparkle.

Recipe: Wine-Spiked Cranberry Cheese Log

Use this succulent, syrupy fruit as a topping for pound cake or ice cream. You can also spoon it over a softened log of goat cheese instead of cream cheese.

Recipe: Spicy Cranberry Salsa

Here's our new go-to condiment to use on everything from tamales to turkey sandwiches.

Recipe: Cranberry-Goat Cheese Canapés

Stir together the cranberry mixture up to 3 days ahead of time. Assemble the canapés the day of your party.

Recipe: Cranberry Margaritas

From the kitchen of Shawnda Horn, Houston, Texas, jasonandshawnda.com 
"Who says margaritas are just for the summertime? Mix up a beautiful batch of this sipper for a festive holiday party pleaser."

Recipe: Apple-Cranberry-Pomegranate Salsa

This bracing and fresh all-purpose condiment pairs well with any holiday pork roast or turkey. Look for refrigerated prepackaged pomegranate seeds in the supermarket this time of year, or buy whole fruit for the recipe and garnish with any extra.

Recipe: Apple, Pear, and Cranberry Pie

Use slightly firm pears and crisp, tart apples here to achieve the best texture in the filling, and let this mountainous pie cool and settle for at least two hours before serving.

Recipe: Sparkling Cranberries

From the kitchen of Marina Delio, yummymummykitchen.com, Santa Barbara, California 
Serve them with baked Brie or as a pretty garnish for cakes or pies.

Recipe: Cranberry Roasted Winter Vegetables

A medley of roasted vegetables including carrots and turnips combine with Brussels sprouts, cranberries, and a drizzle of molasses in one delicious side dish.

Recipe: Cranberry-Pepper Jelly

We love the versatility of Cranberry-Pepper Jelly. This peppery-tart condiment is just as good with cream cheese and a cracker as it is topped on pork tenderloin.

Recipe: Cranberry-Pecan Pilau

Delicious as a weekday side or worthy of a place on your holiday sideboard.

Recipe: Cranberry-Apricot Sauce

Keep the canned stuff on the shelf and serve this instead with your ham or as a topping for a turkey panini.

Recipe: Turkey-and-Spinach Wraps with Cranberry-Walnut-Cream Cheese Spread

A pound of leftover roasted turkey is all you for these bite-sized Thanksgiving favorites.

Recipe: Cranberry-Pecan Cheese Wafers

Dried cranberries give a slightly sweet flavor to crispy, buttery Cranberry-Pecan Cheese Wafers.

Recipe: Mini Banana-Cranberry-Nut Bread Loaves

Cranberries and a citrus glaze add a sweet-and-tart note to this delicious bread. The recipe makes five mini loaves—great for hostess gifts!

Recipe: Cranberry-Almond Coleslaw

Smoked almonds and dried cranberries give this sideline favorite just the right amount of flavor.

Recipe: Orange-Cranberry Braised Cabbage

Add some zip to braised cabbage with a delicious mix of cranberries, orange juice, honey, and nutmeg.

Recipe: Cranberry-Pistachio Scones

Brew a cup of tea and enjoy this variation of a classic afternoon treat.

Recipe: Cranberry-Almond Chicken Salad

This easy chicken salad recipe is perfect for showers, luncheons, and friendly gatherings. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl for a beautiful display.