17 delicious ways to enjoy cranberry in sweet and tart dishes

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These recipes are just right for the holidays with their bright pop of red! Enjoy the yummy mix of sweet and tart with our favorite cranberry creations. These tasty dishes turn regular cranberries into something special, giving you a burst of flavor in every bite.

A brown plate with cranberry salsa and cream cheese with crackers.
Cranberry Salsa. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Apple Cranberry Galette

Apple cranberry galette on a wood board with a cup of tea.
Apple Cranberry Galette. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Indulge in the delicious fruit flavors with this simple Apple Cranberry Galette with a buttery, flaky crust with a sweet and tart combination of fresh apple slices and cranberries. The best part? You don’t even need a pie dish for this free-form pie.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cranberry Galette

Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal

Oatmeal with apples and cranberries on a white plate.
Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Switch up your regular bowl of oatmeal and try this easy-to-make Baked Oatmeal recipe. Packed with delicious ingredients like apples, cranberries, cinnamon, and brown sugar, it’s the perfect breakfast option.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal

Orange Cranberry Sauce

A bowl of cranberry sauce with oranges and cinnamon.
Orange Cranberry Sauce. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Made with just four ingredients, this Fresh Orange Cranberry Sauce has an amazingly sweet and tart flavor that is perfect anytime, but it’s always welcome during the holidays. Serve with turkey, ham even a big roast.
Get the Recipe: Orange Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry Jalapeno Dip

A brown plate with cranberry salsa and cream cheese with crackers.
Cranberry Salsa. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Set out this Cranberry Jalapeno Dip at your next party; it’s quick to make and full of delicious bold and spicy flavors. This salsa is simply amazing served over cream cheese for an incredibly easy party appetizer.
Get the Recipe: Cranberry Jalapeno Dip

Cranberry Stuffed Baked Apples

A baked apples on a white plate with a glaze dripping onto a plate.
Apple Cider Baked Apples. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This dessert creation features freshly baked Stuffed Apples, brimming with pecans and succulent cranberries, nestled within a glaze of sweet cinnamon and rich cider, served piping hot from the oven. Each bite offers a warm, comforting blend of flavors that’s perfect for cozy gatherings.
Get the Recipe: Cranberry Stuffed Baked Apples

Spiced Cranberry Bread

A slice of cranberry bread on a cooling rack.
Orange Cranberry Bread. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Orange and cranberries complement each other perfectly in this irresistible Spiced Orange Cranberry Bread. It has plenty of orange zest and fresh cranberries, resulting in a delightful sweet-tart flavor.
Get the Recipe: Spiced Cranberry Bread

Pear & Cranberry Puff Pastry Pinwheels

Puff pastry appetizer pinwheels on a white board with fresh pears, cranberries and cheese.
Pear Puff Pastry Pinwheels. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Pears in Puff Pastry Appetizers are deliciously fruity with dried cranberries in savory bite-sized tarts, all wrapped up in a flaky golden brown pastry. Enjoy on their own or add them to a cheeseboard.
Get the Recipe: Pear & Cranberry Puff Pastry Pinwheels

Baked Sweet Potatoes With Apples & Cranberries

A spoonful of sweet potato slices with apples and cranberries in a white dish.
Baked Sweet Potato Slices. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

The Baked Sweet Potato Slices are cooked alongside sweet apples and tangy cranberries to create a simple and satisfying, and delicious side dish. Serve with ham, sausages, chicken, or even BBQ.
Get the Recipe: Baked Sweet Potatoes With Apples & Cranberries

Cranberry Fruit Salad

Cranberry fruit salad in white bowls.
Cranberry Apple Fruit Salad. Photo Credit: One Hot Oven.

This Cranberry Apple Fruit Salad is bursting with the juicy flavors of fresh cranberries, apples, tangy oranges, and luscious pomegranate seeds for a colorful and tasty creation. Enjoy for breakfast, or serve with dinner.
Get the Recipe: Cranberry Fruit Salad

Apple Cranberry Oatmeal with Cinnamon

A white bowl filled with oatmeal and cranberries.
Apple Spiced Oatmeal. Photo credit: One Hot Oven

How about trying our delicious Apple Cranberry Oatmeal with Spices? It’s a warm, creamy bowl of goodness made with sweet, cooked apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg. It’s the perfect comforting and tasty breakfast to start your day; the whole family will love it!
Get the Recipe: Apple Cranberry Oatmeal with Cinnamon

Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies

Cranberry cookies with icing and milk on a plate.
Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Tangy cranberries meet zesty oranges in these Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies! This combo is a party in your mouth, and the buttery shortbread base makes them melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Whether it’s the holidays or not, these cookies will surely brighten your day.
Get the Recipe: Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies

Cranberry Walnut Cookies

A stack of cranberry cookies on a plate.
Cranberry Walnut Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

If you’re looking for a nutty twist with a burst of fruity goodness, Cranberry Walnut Cookies are the way to go. The crunch of walnuts combined with the tartness of cranberries offers a unique texture and flavor. Perfect for a midday snack or a sweet treat at a get-together.
Get the Recipe: Cranberry Walnut Cookies

Turkey Sliders with Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry turkey sliders on a plate next to a jar of cranberry sauce.
Turkey Sliders with Cranberry Sauce. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Take your sliders to the next level with Turkey Sliders with Cranberry Sauce. The homemade cranberry sauce gives the turkey a tangy twist, and the sliders are just the right size for a party. Great for using up leftover turkey, these little bites are big on flavor!
Get the Recipe: Turkey Sliders with Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry Raspberry Chia Lemonade

Raspberry chia lemonade in a glass garnished with a raspberry.
Cranberry Raspberry Chia Lemonade. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This chia lemonade with cranberry and raspberry is tart, sweet, and filled with nutritious chia seeds for a refreshing and healthy drink. It’s the perfect thirst-quencher for warm days or festive gatherings, adding a vibrant splash of flavor to your menu.
Get the Recipe: Cranberry Raspberry Chia Lemonade

Stuffed Delicata Squash

Stuffed delicata squash boats with cranberries and pork on a baking sheet.
Stuffed Delicata Squash. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Stuffed delicata squash is simply roasted to sweeten and caramelize and then stuffed with a delicious mixture of seasonal fall ingredients like ground pork, cranberries, apples, leeks and fennel. Serve for a casual dinner entree.
Get the Recipe: Stuffed Delicata Squash

Green Beans with Cranberries, Bacon & Goat Cheese

Green beans and cranberries on a plate with bacon and goat cheese.
Green Beans with Cranberries, Bacon & Goat Cheese. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These green beans with cranberries, bacon and goat cheese are a healthy addition to your holiday table that doesn’t skimp on flavor. But don’t just serve during the holidays, these beans are delicious served for Sunday dinner.
Get the Recipe: Green Beans with Cranberries, Bacon & Goat Cheese

Pickled Cranberries

Two jars of pickled cranberries on a kitchen towel.
Pickled Cranberries. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Cranberry lovers will swoon over these quick pickled cranberries! Uses are endless for these sweet, tart gems from adding to drinks, topping cooked meats or, displaying on a charcuterie board.
Get the Recipe: Pickled Cranberries

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