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Cranberry Recipes for Every Meal

October 14, 2021

Slightly tart and gorgeously red, cranberries are a great addition to everything from savory roasts to crowd-pleasing cakes. The following recipes, which include everything from simple side dishes to showstopping desserts, highlight the very best of this beautiful fruit.

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Cranberry Pie

Cranberries may be best known as a sauce (and we have those recipes, too!), but they can do so much more. Tart and vibrant in color, these beautiful berries are best between October and January, which makes them a great ingredient for holiday and seasonal meals. You can buy cranberries fresh, frozen, dried or canned, so there are tons of options for both cooking and baking. We suggest starting with this colorful pie, which uses cranberries in various forms: from dehydrated cranberries in the crust, to fresh cranberries in the filling, to beautifully frosted fresh cranberries on top. A gorgeous addition to your dessert table, this pie is creamy, tart and tangy, with just the right amount of sweet.

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Cranberry Harvest Muffins

Ina's muffins are packed with fruit and spices. Be sure not to overmix the batter or they’ll be tough, not tender.

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Cranberry-Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Combine cranberry and red currant jelly to make a beautiful glaze for pork tenderloin. With everything ready in less than an hour, you'll want this recipe in your weekly roundup.

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Vodka Cranberry Punch with Apple Cider Ice Cubes

This is dangerously easy and delicious. The ruby-red cranberries cover the surface, and the apple cider cubes are the best additions that amp up the sweet-and-spicy flavor.

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