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    Home » Blog » Thanksgiving » Thanksgiving Side Dishes

    20 Fresh Cranberry Recipes

    Published: Nov 14, 2018 · Modified: Nov 4, 2021 by Tiffany Dahle · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    If you need fresh cranberry recipes for Thanksgiving or your next holiday gathering, you've come to the right stop.

    20 fresh cranberry recipes your holiday needs RIGHT NOW!

    One year, our family purchased a catered Thanksgiving meal package that came with a homemade cranberry orange relish that has gained total infamy in our family lore.

    That recipe was DIVINE and completely changed my opinion of the traditional Thanksgiving side dish forever after.

    I have spent the last 20 years trying to duplicate that cranberry relish magic. I've come close and I'll share the recipe soon but in the meantime wanted to round up some of the very best fresh cranberry recipes just in time for the holiday season.

    If you think you don't like those gorgeous little tart fruits, you should give this list a chance.

    Pairing cranberries with vanilla, orange, lemon, or a variety of liqueurs can completely transform the experience. I can almost guarantee something from this list will be a match made in heaven!

    Did I miss your favorite?? Leave me a note in the comments, I'd love to add it to the list. 

    20 Fresh Cranberry Recipes

    These delicious and easy fresh cranberry recipes are perfect for working into your meal plans for both Thanksgiving & Christmas or even a busy weeknight dinner this fall.

    Cranberry Sauce with Grand Marnier

    This is my favorite fresh cranberry recipe because it takes just five minutes to make and is freezer friendly. I make the whole batch for Thanksgiving but freeze half for Christmas baking later.

    Cranberry Orange Muffins with Streusel Topping

    Yummy homemade cranberry muffins can be made ahead and frozen for the easiest holiday breakfast ever.

    How to Make Sugared Cranberries

    Sprinkle these frosted cranberries all over your holiday desserts and centerpieces for a festive touch.

    Cranberry Blue Cheese Stuffed Pork Tenderloins

    Cranberries and blue cheese stuffed into savory pork tenderloins makes an elegant holiday meal.

    Slowcooker Acorn Squash with Apples

    The original recipe calls for dried cranberries, but fresh ones would taste amazing!

    Photo Credit: thenovicechefblog.com

    Cranberry Relish

    This recipe is very close to the cranberry relish I make every year.

    Photo Credit: mealhack.com

    Spicy Cranberry Pepper Chutney

    I love all things spicy and sweet, what a fun take on cranberry sauce.

    Photo Credit: werefarfromnormal.com

    Vanilla Bourbon Cranberry Sauce

    Perfect Thanksgiving cranberry sauce for your next dinner.

    Photo Credit: www.dessertfortwo.com

    Crockpot Cranberry Butter

    Crockpot recipes are always a hit in the fall, what a neat way to use up the cranberries.

    Photo Credit: www.foodfanatic.com

    Turkey Sliders with Cranberry Sriracha Sauce Recipe

    Mix up your football party food with this fun slider recipe.

    Photo Credit: bakerbynature.com

    Cranberry, Brie, and Prosciutto Grilled Cheese

    Savory grilled cheese sandwiches with cranberry and brie make a fun weeknight dinner.

    Photo Credit: peasandcrayons.com

    Cranberry Cheesecake Streusel Bars

    Delicious streusel bars would be fun to bake for any fall weekend.

    Photo Credit: www.twopeasandtheirpod.com

    Orange Cranberry Bread Recipe

    This delicious quick bread makes the perfect holiday breakfast.

    Photo Credit: delightfulemade.com

    Cranberry Almond Coffee Cake

    Another yummy breakfast option for Christmas or Thanksgiving.

    Photo Credit: thegoldlininggirl.com

    Gingerbread Cranberry Scones with Brown Sugar Glaze

    Delicious for Christmas morning or a Thanksgiving breakfast.

    Photo Credit: thecozycook.com

    Cranberry Cream Cheese Tartlets

    Small bites of cheese and cranberry make a great appetizer.

    Photo Credit: www.simplyrecipes.com

    Cranberry Upside Down Cake

    Fruit first, this cranberry upside down cake would be a fun option for Thanksgiving and a lot easier than pie.

    Photo Credit: barefeetinthekitchen.com

    Cranberry Christmas Cake

    Such a wonderful twist for a Christmas dessert.

    Photo Credit: www.momontimeout.com

    White Chocolate Cranberry Fudge

    White chocolate and cranberry is always a classic Christmas flavor pairing!

    Photo Credit: carlsbadcravings.com

    Eggnog Cheesecake

    Tart cranberries are the perfect complement to creamy cheesecake, especially when it has nutmeg & cinnamon eggnog flavors.

    Photo Credit: www.tastesoflizzyt.com

    Creamy Frosted Cranberry Dessert

    Cool and creamy, this luscious looking treat is perfect for mixing into the dessert rotation.

    20 fresh cranberry recipes for Thanksgiving or Christmas

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