Cranberry Recipes

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spicy cranberry chutney
Cranberry's tartness complements a variety of flavors and can be used in drinks, side dishes and baked goods.

Cranberries are a member of the Vaccinium family of plants (think blueberry, lingonberry and huckleberry) and grow primarily as a vine or dwarf shrub in northern climates. Most are harvested using a wet pick method - the beds are flooded with water above the vines then a harvester goes through the beds to remove the fruit from the vines. Cranberries float in the water and are then pushed into a corner of the bed to be collected.

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While often served as a side dish or sauce to accompany turkey on Thanksgiving, cranberries makes a tart addition in a wide range of dishes. Try one of the recipes below for new ways of using this fruit.

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Cranberry-Pecan Cookies

Cranberry pecan cookies on a blue background
Ruby red bits of tart cranberries and local pecans add a festive touch to these simple, delicious cookies.

Vegan Cranberry Apple Crisp

Making Vegan Cranberry Apple Crisp
This dessert is sweet and tart, and makes a great fruit-filled breakfast the morning after a dinner party. 

Spicy Cranberry Chutney

spicy cranberry chutney
This condiment is a zesty addition to an appetizer menu. For longer shelf life, the chutney can be preserved following standard canning processes.

Gluten-Free Orange-Cranberry Bread

gluten free orange cranberry loaves
Make these slightly sweet mini loaves as a gluten-free option on your next brunch menu. (Bonus? Leftover cranberry mustard!)

Cranberry Old Fashioned

cranberry old fashioned
Put a seasonal spin on a classic cocktail with the addition of cranberry sauce.

Cranberry Ginger Granola

Cranberry Ginger Granola
This granola’s x-factor is the addition of crystallized ginger and cranberries to the finished product.

Maple Dijon Chicken with Cranberry Rice and Roasted Veggies

maple dijon chicken
This recipe is one of three meals that are made with some of the same ingredients. Prepare them individually or try cooking them as a “stack” of three. Start with Maple Dijon Chicken. After...

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