8 Easy Cranberry Recipes to Make Now

These easy recipes are perfect for cranberry season, from classic cranberry sauce to orange cranberry muffins and crunchy cranberry walnut granola.

Fresh, frozen, or dried, cranberries add a sweet-tart flavor to holiday dishes. You can add cranberries to just about any recipe. Substitute cranberries for all or some of the fresh berries in a recipe. Or try substituting dried cranberries for raisins.

I always stock up with a few bags of fresh cranberries now, when they're in season, and store any extras in the freezer to use later. They'll last up to a year frozen.

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When buying dried cranberries, don't forget to check the ingredients. Most dried cranberries have added sugar. Look for cranberries that are unsweetened, or sweetened with fruit juice.

Easy cranberry recipes

Here are my favorite easy cranberry recipes to try. Each one is simple, delicious, and made with real ingredients.

1

Cranberry Orange Muffins

These almond flour cranberry orange muffins combine tart cranberries with a touch of honey and a hint of orange. They're quick to mix up and bake into soft muffins that are perfect for breakfast or snacks.

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2

3-Ingredient Cranberry Sauce

This quick cranberry sauce comes together in just 15 minutes with only three ingredients. It's made with fresh cranberries, orange juice and honey or maple syrup for an easy, homemade side for any holiday meal.

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3

Cranberry Salad Dressing

This cranberry vinaigrette is a simple way to turn leftover cranberry sauce into something new. Just blend it with a few pantry staples for a tangy, colorful dressing. Drizzle it over fall salads topped with chicken and pecans for a quick lunch.

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4

Cranberry Applesauce Muffins

These cranberry apple muffins made with applesauce are soft, moist, and lightly sweetened. They're easy to bake ahead for breakfast or snacks and taste great with a cup of coffee or tea.

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5

Turkey Cranberry Salad

Cranberries add a sweet-tart flavor that makes this salad irresistible. It combines leftover turkey with dried cranberries, crunchy pecans, and a creamy lemon-mayo dressing for a classic lunch or dinner salad. Serve it in lettuce cups or in sandwiches.

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6

Cranberry Orange Scones

These cranberry orange scones with dried cranberries and orange zest are just sweet enough. They make a cozy treat for brunch or an afternoon break.

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7

Chocolate Cranberry Muffins

If you like chocolate and berries together, try these chocolate cranberry muffins. Fresh cranberries add a tart pop to the rich chocolate base for something a little different breakfast or dessert.

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8

Cranberry Walnut Granola

This granola with walnuts and dried cranberries bakes up crunchy and golden with a naturally sweet flavor. It's easy to make and perfect for topping yogurt or snacking straight from the jar.

Cranberries add a pop flavor and color to so many recipes, from breakfast to dinner. Try one of these simple ideas the next time you have a bag of fresh or leftover cranberries on hand.