Cranberry-Apple Recipes That are Ripe with Fall Flavor
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.
Cranberry-Apple Cider
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
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
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
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
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
Recipe: Cranberry Sangria Punch
This winter sangria really does pack a punch. Pun intended.
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Cranberry-Apple-Ginger Salad
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
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.