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Yummy Cranberry Recipes

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When you are inundated with cranberries – either dried because they are on sale this time of year or fresh because they are growing like crazy – it is time to pull out some new ways to use them.  This list of cranberry recipes will help you use that plethora up is delicious ways!

Have other fall foods to use up?  Be sure to check out this list of easy fall recipe ideas sorted by specific fall favorite fruits and vegetables!

There’s no denying that adding a pop of cranberry to dishes adds the perfect natural flavor! I cant’ wait to hear which recipe using cranberries you love the best!

Are cranberries naturally sweeter than raisins?

Nope — it’s actually the opposite. Raisins are naturally sweeter, while cranberries are naturally more sour!

  • Raisins (dried grapes) are naturally high in sugar, so they taste quite sweet without anything added.
  • Cranberries are very tart and low in natural sugar. That’s why most dried cranberries you see in stores have added sugar or juice concentrate to make them palatable.

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How should I store fresh cranberries?

Fresh cranberries keep best when stored cold and dry. Here’s how:

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  • Refrigerator: Leave them in their original bag or transfer to an airtight container. They’ll last up to 4 weeks in the fridge.
  • Freezer: Spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet, freeze, then transfer to a freezer bag. They can last up to a year this way.
  • Don’t wash before storing — excess moisture can make them spoil faster. Wash only right before using.

Remember: If they look shriveled, soft, or brown, they’ve passed their prime.

        

 

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Apple Cranberry Turnovers
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These Apple & Cranberry Turnovers would be a great breakfast, brunch, or snack staple!
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3
Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
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I bet the tartness of cranberries is really neutralized a bit by the white chocolate in these Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Oatmeal cookies!
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This Wild Rice & Cranberry Bread Machine recipe is a super popular one on my site and I am sure you can see why!
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Tenderloin Cranberry and Pear Salad w/ Honey Mustard Dressing
Bread & Cookies are wonderful, but how about using some dried cranberries in your main dish? This Tenderloin, Cranberry, & Pear Salad sounds like it would be right up my alley!
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Clementine Cranberry Baked Oatmeal
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Make your own oatmeal with this Clementine Cranberry Baked Oatmeal Recipe.
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Homemade Sweet Treats, Chocolate Cranberry Pretzel Clusters
These Chocolate Cranberry Pretzel Clusters look so yummy – it is like a great spin on Haystacks. Do you remember those as a kid?
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Cranberry Apple Butter Chicken
This Cranberry Apple Butter Chicken recipe from Crystal and Comp sounds super delicious and with her busy lifestyle, you know it has to be an easy, fix it and forget it type of recipe!
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Don't miss this for your next holiday gathering!
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White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies
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Orange Cranberry Scones Recipe
These are perfect for a simple holiday brunch.
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Cranberry Orange Whoopie Pies Recipe
I love the flavor of these treats! They're always a hit!
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Cranberry Sandwich Cookie Recipe
Cranberry Sandwich Cookie Recipe
I think that these would be super yummy for a holiday cookie exchange!
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Cranberry Apple Crockpot Oatmeal
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This is a great meal prep recipe to have ready in the morning!
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Bread Machine Cranberry Hot Cross Buns Recipe
Let the bread machine do all the work!
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Enjoy with a hot cup of coffee!
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Which of these recipes using cranberries are you going to make first?

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