Cranberry-Apple Recipes That are Ripe with Fall Flavor

By Emma Phelps November 02, 2021

Credit: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Heather Chadduck

We've been gathering the best flavors of fall to share with our readers and this festive pairing had to make the cut. Southerners have celebrated the sweet and tart flavor combination of cranberries and apples for years, yet it's still so unexpected that your guests will be wondering why they don't enjoy the two ingredients together more often. From cocktails to baked goods, we've included all kinds of cranberry and apple recipes in this collection so that you too can get your fall flavor fix. Who needs two different desserts on Thanksgiving when you can combine them for an irresistible Apple Cranberry Pie recipe. Tired of the same old apple cider recipe? Switch it out for a Cranberry-Apple Cider that's sure to make your tastebuds sing. Go on, these recipes are ripe for the picking.

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Cranberry-Apple Cider

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Recipe: Cranberry-Apple Cider

The best part about a holiday batch of cider – other than drinking it – is the aroma that spreads throughout the house while it simmers on the stovetop.

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Apple Cranberry Pie

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Recipe: Apple Cranberry Pie

This pie may be the epitome of holiday flavor. Your guests will wonder after one bite why they hadn't considered the flavor combination sooner.

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Apple-Cranberry Coleslaw

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Recipe: Apple-Cranberry Coleslaw

This crunchy slaw is the ideal fall tailgate topping to your barbecue or roasted turkey sandwich.

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Cranberry-Apple-Pumpkin Bundt

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Recipe: Cranberry-Apple-Pumpkin Bundt

If those three flavors don't sound like the ultimate fall cake to you, then maybe the addition of a crunchy pecan and maple glaze drizzled on top will do the trick.

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Cranberry-Apple Tartlets

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Recipe: Cranberry-Apple Tartlets

These tangy and crisp tartlets are the bite-sized dessert that guests will be looking forward to after your holiday feast. If you're using frozen cranberries, don't defrost them. They still imitate fresh berries because their skins burst at a similar rate and are less juicy.

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Cranberry Sangria Punch

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Recipe: Cranberry Sangria Punch

This winter sangria really does pack a punch. Pun intended.

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Cranberry-Apple-Ginger Salad

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Recipe: Cranberry-Apple-Ginger Salad

Ginger and black pepper add unexpected heat to this cranberry salad. The apple and celery also add a delicious crunch.

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Baked Oatmeal with Apple, Cranberries, and Pecans

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Recipe: Baked Oatmeal with Apple, Cranberries, and Pecans

Wake up your holiday guests with the sweet, spiced smell of this baked oatmeal wafting through the house. No breakfast call necessary.

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