Put Your Cranberries to Use Year-Round With These Tasty Recipes (2024)

Fresh apples add sweetness to tart cranberry sauce, while orange zest keeps the sauce tasting tangy.

Get the Apple-Orange Cranberry Sauce recipe.

Dried Calimyrna figs pair unexpectedly well with cranberries, especially when served chilled.

Get the Cranberry-Fig Chutney recipe.

Got leftover cranberry sauce? Then stuff it in some puff pastries for a yummy breakfast treat the next day.

Get the Cranberry Turnovers recipe.

Red grapefruit and orange juice combined with sugar and cranberries makes for a deliciously zesty sauce.

Get the Citrus-Cranberry Sauce recipe.

The combination of tart cranberries and rich chocolate make for an unexpected after-dinner treat.

Get the Cranberry Swirl Cheesecake recipe.

Simply simmer cranberries, sugar, maple syrup, and orange juice to make this light and simple sauce.

Get the Maple-Orange Cranberry Sauce recipe.

Made with beaten eggs, milk, sugar, and cranberry, this pretty dessert tastes just as good as it looks.

Get the Cranberry Flummery recipe.

Forget canned cranberries — this recipe is just as quick to prepare and a whole lot tastier.

Get the Cranberry Sauce with Pears recipe.

These apple and cranberry hand pies are perfectly sized for individual portions, but they are so delicious, you'll be reaching for seconds.

Get the Apple and Cranberry Hand Pies recipe.

These meatballs are perfect for folks who love something that hits all the flavor notes. The saltiness of the meatballs pairs perfectly with the tangy and sweet cranberry marinade.

Get the Tangy Cranberry Meatballs recipe.

A delicate shortbread with just a little bit of sweetness is the perfect dessert for when you're too full from dinner to indulge, but still want a small bit of something to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Get the Cranberry Shortbread recipe.

Pecan pie and cranberry pie fans will come together to enjoy this crunchy dessert.

Get the Cranberry-Pear Pecan Crumb Pie recipe.

Mix cranberries, an apple, apple cider, brown sugar, and fresh ginger to create this delicious sauce that will become a table staple for years to come.

Get the Cranberry-Apple Sauce recipe.

You can use leftover cranberry sauce to prepare this dessert, which only includes wafers, mascarpone, and heavy cream.

Get the Creamy Cranberry Tart recipe.

Just add fresh orange juice and orange zest to your cranberry sauce for a fresh take on this side dish.

Get the Orange-Cranberry Sauce recipe.

This cranberry pie is so pretty that you'll want to use it as a table centerpiece instead of immediately digging into it.

Get the Cranberry Pie with Snickerdoodle Crust recipe.

Everything's better with a little bit of brandy — including cranberry sauce.

Get the Oven-Baked Brandied Cranberries recipe.

Decorate store-bought puff pastries with cranberries, apple slices, and apricot jam to make these tarts that can be eaten morning, noon, and night.

Get the Cranberry Apple Tarts recipe.

Step aside, apple pie. Cranberry pie provides the right amount of festivity for your Thanksgiving dessert table without being overly sweet.

Get the Cranberry Pie recipe.

If you like to plan ahead, whip up this seasoned cranberry sauce now, put it in a freezer-safe resealable bag, and store in your freezer for up to two months.

Get the Gingery Cranberry Sauce recipe.