Favorite Cranberry Recipes

Dec 11, 2025

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I love cranberries all year round, but they are an absolute favorite around the holidays. All you cranberry lovers out there this is your lowdown on my Favorite Cranberry Recipes for Christmas, Thanksgiving, or any time of the year.

Cranberries are usually available all year round in the frozen section but if you want to save some money you can pick up a bunch of bags of fresh cranberries during the holiday season when they are on sale and freeze them whole.

Check out all of our cranberry recipes for a delicious holiday season!

Cranberry sauce in a bowl with oranges and pine cones.

Orange Cranberry Sauce

Orange Cranberry Sauce is a delightful and vibrant condiment often served as part of traditional holiday meals, particularly at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

a spoon with meatballs in cranberry sauce

Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs

Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs are a delightful, easy-to-prepare dish that’s perfect for a hearty dinner or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer.

Mulled Cranberry Cider

This mulled cranberry cider is bursting with tart, sweet cranberry flavor, and warming mulling spices that give a great holiday kick! This cider doesn’t just taste delicious – it makes your whole house smell amazing.

Cranberry Brie Bites

Cranberry brie bites made with puff pastry present a delightful harmony of flaky, buttery layers, complemented by the creamy richness of brie cheese.

Cranberry Chutney

Cranberry chutney is the perfect pairing with meat or roasted vegetables- this tart and savory chutney makes an excellent Holiday gift – which is how I first tried cranberry chutney!

A glass of cranberry champagne cocktail with cranberries and sprigs of rosemary.

Cranberry Champagne Sparkler

This Cranberry Champagne Sparkler made with cranberry juice, orange liqueur, and champagne is a holiday delight that captivates the palate with its festive harmony of flavors.

Cranberry Brie Wreath

My Cranberry Brie Wreath is a perfect bite of holiday charm on a plate – and one of my favorite easy Christmas ideas! This festive appetizer combines flaky dough, creamy brie, and tart cranberry sauce – it’s so delicious you won’t want to share.

Cranberry Apple Pie

This apple cranberry pie is packed with classic apple pie flavors plus nutmeg and clove which give a Christmas gingerbread flavor.

Cranberry Bars

When I’m looking for something festive, and super easy, I love these Cranberry Bars -they are soft and cakey in the middle with tart fresh cranberries baked into the top.

Arugula salad with walnuts and cranberries.

Arugula Cranberry Walnut Salad

This colorful, balanced, autumn-inspired arugula walnut cranberry salad is packed with sharp cranberries, candied walnuts, creamy gorgonzola cheese, and bitter arugula.

A cranberry cheesecake with cranberries.

Cranberry Apricot Baked Brie

Cranberry Apricot Baked Brie is a simple, easy, and so delicious puff pastry baked brie en croute with fruit. It’s perfect for a party, appetizer, or a cheesy indulgent treat!

Candied Cranberries

Easy candied cranberries that look snow-kissed – perfect for topping your holiday cookies, cakes, pies, platters, and even cheese trays!

Cranberry fluff served in a white bowl with marshmallows.

Cranberry Fluff Salad

Every year when I am asked to bring something sweet to holiday parties, there is one recipe I bring time and time again – my easy Cranberry Fluff Salad!