Dried cranberries are a great way to add sweetness and flavor to any dish at any time of year, and they’re also a healthy option loaded with vitamins and antioxidants. Here are 30 recipes that make use of this delicious ingredient.
1. Cranberry Chicken Salad Recipe
Soooo many fresh salad recipes can be improved with tart cranberries; you should experiment with your favorites. But we want to share this particular salad sandwich that is packed with flavor and perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Cranberry Chicken Salad
2. Cranberry Quinoa Pilaf Recipe
This dish is perfect as a side or main course, and the cranberries add a lovely sweetness.
Quinoa-Cranberry Pilaf
3. Cranberry Pecan Bread Recipe
This bread is perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack.
Cranberry Pecan No Knead Bread
4. Cranberry Scones Recipe
These scones are fluffy and perfect for a holiday breakfast or brunch.
Cranberry Scones (Extra Buttery and Crumbly!) - Rasa Malaysia
5. Cranberry Orange Muffins Recipe
This muffin recipe creates the moistiest flavorful muffins ever!
The BEST way to start the day!
6. Cranberry Sauce Recipe
This family favorite sauce is perfect for topping meats or serving as a dip.
Cranberry Sauce with Dried Cranberries
7. Cranberry Chutney
This chutney is the perfect addition to any Indian-inspired meal.
Instant Pot Cranberry Chutney
8. Cranberry Walnut Biscotti Recipe
These biscotti are perfect for dipping in coffee or tea.
Cranberry Walnut Biscotti
9. Cranberry White Chocolate Bark Recipe
TThis bark is a delicious and easy treat to make. All you need are white chocolate chips, dried cranberries, macadamia nuts and sea salt. Mmmmm!
White Chocolate Cranberry Bark
10. Cranberry Cheesecake Recipe
This cheesecake is creamy and full of flavor.
Cranberry Cheesecake » Cranberry Marketing Committee
11. Dried Cranberry Coffee Cake Recipe
This cake is moist and packed with flavor.
Dried Cranberry Coffee Cake
12. Apple Cranberry Cobbler Recipe
This cobbler is perfect for a summer dessert.
Apple-Cranberry Cobbler Recipe
13. Pear-Dried Cranberry Crisp Recipe
This crisp is perfect for a fall dessert.
Pear-Dried Cranberry Crisp Recipe
14. Cranberry Upside Down Cake Recipe
This cake iMove over pineapple, this upside down cake is a hot new trend!
Cranberry Upside Down Cake
15. Cranberry Apple Pie Recipe
Step up your apple pie game with dried cranberries.
Easy Cranberry Apple Pie with a Crispy Oat Streusel Topping!
16. Cranberry Pecan Pumpkin Bread Recipe
This quick bread recipe is bursting with fall flavors.
Cranberry Pecan Pumpkin Bread
17. Cranberry Orange Scones Recipe
These scones are perfect for a holiday breakfast or brunch.
Glazed Cranberry Orange Scones
18. Cranberry Maple Walnut Monkey Bread Recipe
This bread is perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack.
Monkey Bread Recipe with Cranberries & Walnuts
19. Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
These cookies are chewy and full of flavor.
Dried Cranberry and Chocolate Cookies Recipe
20. Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
These cookies are perfect for a healthy snack.
Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies
21. Cranberry Almond Biscotti Recipe
These biscotti are perfect for dipping in coffee or tea.
Cranberry Almond Biscotti
22. Cranberry Fruit Bread Recipe
This bread is perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack.
Cranberry Bread with Dried Cranberries
23. Cranberry Pecan Scones
These scones are fluffy and perfect for a holiday breakfast or brunch.
Pecan Cranberry Scones
24. Cranberry Walnut Bread Recipe
This bread is perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack.
No Knead Cranberry Walnut Bread
25. Cranberry Braised Beef Stew Recipe
Yes – cranberries in stew. You’ve just got to try it to believe it!
Slow Cooker Braised Cranberry Beef Stew
26. Cranberry Lemon Mimosa Recipe
This refreshing drink is as good for hot summers as it is for holiday brunches with the girls!
Cranberry Lemon Mimosa Recipe by Tasty
27. Cranberry Margarita Recipe
Don’t have too much fun with these crazy good refreshments!
Cranberry Margarita
28. Cranberry Old Fashioned Recipe
This cocktail is perfect for a cozy winter evening with hints of cranberry.
Bourbon Cranberry Old Fashioned - Just a Little Bit of Bacon
29. Cranberry Balsamic Chicken Recipe
I already loved balsamic chicken, but the cranberry is a tasty twist!
Cranberry balsamic chicken (with fresh or dried cranberries)
30. Garlic Cranberry Chicken
This garlic-cranberry combo will blow your tastebuds away!
Garlic Cranberry Chicken
Fun facts about cranberries
- The cranberry is a small, tart fruit that grows in cool climates.
- The fruit is red and has a sour taste.
- Cranberries are used in many different dishes, including sauces, pies, and jams.
- They are also a popular ingredient in holiday recipes.
- Cranberries are a good source of vitamin C and other nutrients.
- They are also high in fiber and antioxidants.
- Cranberries have been shown to help improve heart health, reduce inflammation, and boost brain function.
- Additionally, cranberries may help lower cholesterol levels and protect against cancer.
- Cranberry products are available fresh, frozen, or dried.
- Dried cranberries are available year-round and can be found in the baking aisle of most grocery stores.
- Fresh cranberries are in season from October to December.
- Frozen cranberries are available year-round and can be found in the freezer section of most grocery stores, while most grocery stores have cranberry juice in the bottle juice section.
- Dry ingredients like dried cranberries are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
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Get cooking with dried cranberries!
Cranberries are a delicious and healthy fruit that can be enjoyed all year round. Whether you enjoy them fresh, frozen, or dried, they are sure to add a festive touch to any holiday dish. From sauces and pies to breads and drinks, there are endless possibilities when it comes to recipes with cranberries. So get creative and enjoy the holidays with a delicious cranberry dish.