19 Festive Cranberry Recipes to Sweeten and Spice Up Your Holidays

If you’re looking for ways to bring a burst of color and flavor to your holiday table, cranberries are your secret weapon. From cocktails and appetizers to main dishes and desserts, these cranberry recipes add the perfect mix of tart, sweet, and savory to any celebration. Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or a cozy gathering, this lineup will make every bite feel like the holidays.

Cranberry Cheddar Sausage Balls

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These bite-sized sausage balls are cheesy, savory, and just a little sweet from the cranberries. Serve them warm with cranberry sauce for dipping and watch them disappear fast!
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Cranberry Cheeseball

Cheese ball coated with dried cranberries and nuts, surrounded by square crackers on a white plate. — Cranberry Cheeseball. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget .

Creamy, tangy, and full of flavor, this cranberry cheeseball mixes cream cheese, herbs, cranberries, and crunchy pecans. It’s a crowd-pleasing appetizer that looks as good as it tastes.
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Cranberry Cherry Glazed Turkey

A sweet cherry and cranberry glaze turns your holiday turkey into the star of the table. Juicy, glossy, and full of festive flavor, it’s perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.
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Cranberry Chicken Salad

Tender chicken, crisp celery, and sweet-tart cranberries come together in this creamy, crunchy chicken salad. Quick to make and always satisfying!
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Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft, chewy, and studded with gooey chocolate chips and fresh cranberries, these cookies are a fun twist on a classic favorite.
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Cranberry Clementine Quick Bread

This bright, citrusy quick bread brings together juicy clementines and tart cranberries for a loaf that tastes like holiday cheer in every slice.
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Cranberry Cream Cheese Stuffed Flank Steak

Juicy flank steak filled with creamy cheese and cranberries makes for a show-stopping main dish that’s both festive and full of flavor.
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Cranberry Curd Tart

Sweet, tart, and beautifully bright, this cranberry curd tart is the dessert that turns heads. Perfect for holiday brunch or dessert.
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Cranberry Fluff

Light, creamy, and sweet, this cranberry fluff can double as a side dish or dessert. It’s a nostalgic favorite for any holiday table.
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Cranberry Ginger Jam

Homemade cranberry jam with a touch of orange and fresh ginger adds a zesty kick to your breakfast toast or roast dinner.
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Cranberry Holiday Beef Brisket

Slow-cooked brisket meets tangy cranberry goodness in this rich, flavorful dish made for holiday feasts and special dinners.
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Cranberry Jalapeno Dip

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

Sweet meets spicy in this cranberry jalapeño dip. It’s colorful, flavorful, and perfect for serving with crackers or crusty bread.
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Cranberry Jello Salad

This bright cranberry Jello salad with pineapple and oranges adds a pop of color and fruity flavor to your holiday spread.
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Cranberry Nut Cluster Energy Bites

Packed with nuts, chocolate, and cranberries, these bite-sized snacks are full of energy and perfect for on-the-go munching.
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Cranberry Orange Biscotti

Crisp, buttery biscotti with cranberries and a hint of orange are perfect for dipping in your favorite warm drink.
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Cranberry Orange Biscotti with White Chocolate Drizzle

Crunchy, festive biscotti topped with a white chocolate drizzle for an extra-special holiday treat.
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Cranberry Orange Bread

A slice of cranberry walnut bread with visible cranberries and walnuts, surrounded by orange peel, walnuts, and cranberries on a white surface. — Cranberry Orange Bread. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Soft, moist, and full of citrusy cranberry flavor, this quick bread is ideal for breakfast or gifting during the holidays.
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Cranberry Orange Cheese Ball

Creamy cheese, cranberries, and orange zest make this cheeseball a bright and flavorful appetizer for any party.
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Cranberry Orange Cognac Butter

Rich, aromatic butter infused with cognac, cranberries, and rosemary. Spread it over rolls, toast, or even turkey for an elegant holiday touch.
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