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21 Cranberry Recipes That Aren't for Thanksgiving

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Don't just save this ruby red fruit for Thanksgiving! Our Test Kitchen has recipes featuring fresh cranberries and dried cranberries that are perfect for any time of the year. In cookies, cocktails, and even chicken dinners, cranberries can make any day sweeter.
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Bourbon Cranberry Cookies

Bourbon Cranberry Chippers
Credit: Andy Lyons
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That's right, booze meets cookies in this dried cranberry recipe. Transform oatmeal cookies from ordinary to outstanding by soaking dried cranberries in bourbon, then mix both right into the batter before baking. And to make it even more fun, the cookie is finished with a delightful bourbon ganache.

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Cranberry-Chipotle Chicken

Cranberry-Chipotle Chicken
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Got some leftover cranberry sauce after your holiday feast? Put it to good use with this slow cooker chicken recipe. The chipotle pepper in adobo sauce adds a nice smoky flavor to the sweet-tart cranberries. Serve over hot cooked rice for an easy dinner to remember.

Buy It: Crock-Pot 8 qt. Programmable Slow Cooker ($60, Bed Bath & Beyond)

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Tarragon Chicken Salad with Cranberries

Tarragon Chicken Salad Cranberries
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A handful of sweet-tart dried cranberries cuts through the richness of mayo-base sauce. Pack a batch of these sandwiches for your next picnic or to mix up your brown-bag lunch routine. All you need is 15 minutes to make this cranberry chicken salad. Use a purchased rotisserie chicken to make the process even speedier.

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Cranberry Pull-Apart Coffee Cake

Cranberry Pull-Apart Coffee Cake
Credit: Jason Donnelly
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This showstopping brunch recipe is as delicious as it looks. The best part about this cranberry cake recipe is that it features refrigerated biscuits, making it a cinch to put together. Prepare for your kitchen to smell heavenly.

Buy It: Cuisinart 13x9 Baking Pan ($24, Crate & Barrel)

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Roasted Cauliflower with Cranberries

Roasted Cauliflower with Cranberries
Credit: Andy Lyons
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This sheet-pan dish will change the way you think about cauliflower (and cranberries!). Because roasting brings out the natural sweetness of the veggies, the two make a dynamic (and vibrant) duo in this balsamic-infused recipe.

Buy It: Wilton Ultra Bake Professional Nonstick Large Baking Pan ($10, Target)

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Fresh Citrus and Cranberry Salad

Fresh Citrus and Cranberry Salad
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This salad is loaded with color and flavor. With fresh ginger, oranges, arugula, mint, and cranberries, this side dish will make you say "so long!" to those sad plates of iceberg lettuce.

Related: 16 Healthy Chopped Salad Recipes That Are Anything but Boring

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Cranberry-Orange Tea Ring

Cranberry-Orange Tea Ring
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Citrus-infused cranberries, plus a blend of warm fall spices and pecans, make the filling of this pretty pastry irresistible. The orange icing really brightens the flavors of this semi-homemade tea ring recipe, so feel free to serve it any time of year to wow your brunch crowd.

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Hamburger Sliders with Cranberry Chutney

Hamburger Sliders with Cranberry Chutney
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Cranberry sauce gets transformed into a summer-worthy barbecue condiment in this unique slider recipe. For a white-meat twist, make the burgers with ground turkey instead of beef.

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Cranberry-Sage Sparkler

Cranberry-Sage Sparkler
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Kick-off your family Christmas with this refreshing, low-alcohol cocktail that contains a double dose of fresh cranberry (both in the fruity simple syrup and as the garnish). Whip up a batch of these festive drinks ahead and keep it chilled up to three days. All you'll have to do is top your glass off with prosecco.

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Orange-Cranberry Cake

Orange-Cranberry Cake
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Made with fresh cranberries, this orange-infused cake will be a hit at your next holiday gathering. The simple powdered sugar glaze also gets some citrus flair thanks to some bright orange zest.

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Cranberry-Pear Freezer Jam

Cranberry-Pear Freezer Jam
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This homemade jam recipe can be stored in your freezer for up to a year, so you can enjoy the pleasant fall flavors year-round! Whether you spread it on a croissant or stir it into yogurt, this cranberry jam will be a sweet success.

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Cranberry-Vanilla Bean Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Cranberry-Vanilla Bean Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
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A cranberry sauce-inspired filling is hiding between layers of vanilla buttermilk cake in this festive dessert suitable for any occasion. For birthdays or spring or summer parties, top with sugared cranberries and lemon peel; for Christmas, try sugared cranberries and mint or rosemary.

Buy It: Chicago Metallic Professional Nonstick 9 in. Round Cake Pan ($12, Bed Bath & Beyond)

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Cran-Sage Rolls

Cran-Sage Rolls
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Make over frozen bread dough into a giftable treat with these cranberry and sage dinner rolls. Flipping them on their side ensures that the filling stays tucked between the layers (rather than spilling out into the pan). Brilliant!

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Maple and Cranberry Farro Cereal

Maple and Cranberry Farro Cereal
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Whole grains, healthy fats, fruit—this grain bowl has all you need for a strong start any morning. Toss all of the ingredients, including dried cranberries, into your slow cooker before bed so you can wake up to a nutritious breakfast.

Related: Whole Grain Recipes That Actually Taste Amazing

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Cranberry Chai Cupcakes

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Roll frozen cranberries in sugar for a showy garnish to these delightful cranberry cupcakes. There's also chopped fresh cranberries mixed into the batter of these chai-spiced sweets, too.

Related: Our Best Cupcake Recipes

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Sweet Potato Waffles with Cranberry Syrup

Sweet Potato Waffles with Cranberry Syrup
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For Thanksgiving on your breakfast plate, these sweet potato waffles are where it's at. You'll want to sop up every last drop of the cranberry syrup whether you serve it with these healthy homemade whole wheat waffles, French toast, or pancakes.

Buy It: Cuisinart Classic Waffle Maker ($32, Kohls)

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Cranberry-Sauced Meatballs

Cranberry-Sauced Meatballs
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Cranberries star in both the sauce and the meatball mixture (sounds crazy, but tastes amazing!). That's right, no frozen meatballs here. It's a slow cooker appetizer that will keep everyone coming back for more.

Related: Party Appetizers That Will Have Everyone Asking for the Recipes

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Cranberry-Nut Bread

Cranberry Nut Bread
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Take a break from making banana bread and opt for this sweet-tart cranberry bread instead. This quick bread is easily adaptable to whatever nuts you've got on hand, too. We like using pecans or walnuts.

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Roasted Cranberry Chicken

Roasted Cranberry Chicken
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Cranberry juice, fresh berries, thyme, and brown sugar make a sweet topping that plays nicely with the savory roasted chicken thighs. Plate this healthy chicken dinner with mashed cauliflower and green beans for a crowd-pleasing comfort-food meal.

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Pan-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Carrots, Chickpeas, and Cranberries

Pan Roasted Pork Tenderloin Carrots Chickpeas Cranberries
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For a complex pan sauce that has the perfect mix of sweet and savory notes, combine dried cranberries with orange juice and a variety of herbs (parsley, oregano) and spices (star anise, paprika). The flavors pair beautifully with the juicy pork tenderloin in this quick-cooking, yet fancy dinner.

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Maple Brunch Cake with Apples and Cranberries

Maple Brunch Cake with Apples and Cranberries
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With a layer of apples atop the spice cake batter, this slow cooker dessert bakes with a whole cup of cranberries hiding inside. Top with a dollop of whipped cream for a showy sweet that works at brunch or after dinner.

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    1 of 21 Bourbon Cranberry Cookies
    2 of 21 Cranberry-Chipotle Chicken
    3 of 21 Tarragon Chicken Salad with Cranberries
    4 of 21 Cranberry Pull-Apart Coffee Cake
    5 of 21 Roasted Cauliflower with Cranberries
    6 of 21 Fresh Citrus and Cranberry Salad
    7 of 21 Cranberry-Orange Tea Ring
    8 of 21 Hamburger Sliders with Cranberry Chutney
    9 of 21 Cranberry-Sage Sparkler
    10 of 21 Orange-Cranberry Cake
    11 of 21 Cranberry-Pear Freezer Jam
    12 of 21 Cranberry-Vanilla Bean Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
    13 of 21 Cran-Sage Rolls
    14 of 21 Maple and Cranberry Farro Cereal
    15 of 21 Cranberry Chai Cupcakes
    16 of 21 Sweet Potato Waffles with Cranberry Syrup
    17 of 21 Cranberry-Sauced Meatballs
    18 of 21 Cranberry-Nut Bread
    19 of 21 Roasted Cranberry Chicken
    20 of 21 Pan-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Carrots, Chickpeas, and Cranberries
    21 of 21 Maple Brunch Cake with Apples and Cranberries

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