If you need fresh cranberry recipes for Thanksgiving or your next holiday gathering, you've come to the right stop.
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.
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.
Yummy homemade cranberry muffins can be made ahead and frozen for the easiest holiday breakfast ever.
Sprinkle these frosted cranberries all over your holiday desserts and centerpieces for a festive touch.
Cranberries and blue cheese stuffed into savory pork tenderloins makes an elegant holiday meal.
The original recipe calls for dried cranberries, but fresh ones would taste amazing!
This recipe is very close to the cranberry relish I make every year.
I love all things spicy and sweet, what a fun take on cranberry sauce.
Perfect Thanksgiving cranberry sauce for your next dinner.
Crockpot recipes are always a hit in the fall, what a neat way to use up the cranberries.
Mix up your football party food with this fun slider recipe.
Savory grilled cheese sandwiches with cranberry and brie make a fun weeknight dinner.
Delicious streusel bars would be fun to bake for any fall weekend.
This delicious quick bread makes the perfect holiday breakfast.
Another yummy breakfast option for Christmas or Thanksgiving.
Delicious for Christmas morning or a Thanksgiving breakfast.
Small bites of cheese and cranberry make a great appetizer.
Fruit first, this cranberry upside down cake would be a fun option for Thanksgiving and a lot easier than pie.
Such a wonderful twist for a Christmas dessert.
White chocolate and cranberry is always a classic Christmas flavor pairing!
Tart cranberries are the perfect complement to creamy cheesecake, especially when it has nutmeg & cinnamon eggnog flavors.
Cool and creamy, this luscious looking treat is perfect for mixing into the dessert rotation.
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