Cranberries are the crop I look forward to possibly more than any other! They are beautiful, delicious and offer up all the creative goodness that the season deserves! And that is before we even think about the delicious nutrition that comes in those bouncy berries! Come and take a look at some of our favorites..
The following recipes call for fresh as well as dried cranberries.
And they all produce delicious results. You will find recipes ranging from beverages, to condiments. And from salads to desserts! Cranberries add their own delicious taste. Oh, but let's not forget about preserves and sauces....because any way you cook them, is another way to enjoy them in full. The harvest is quick, and so is the availability, so you may want to stick a bag or two in the freezer so you can extend your own cranberry season.
This homemade Cranberry Liqueur is sensational, but like all cranberry recipes it is a seasonal recipe. Unless you throw a few bags in your freezer. Now is the time to get it processed and into a jar for ageing so you can enjoy it for Christmas and the New Year...yes it is so good, the photo below shows a double batch! PS it makes a lovely gift for friends and family.
This just might be the perfect winter jam project. Why? Because this recipe for Blackberry Cranberry Pink Grapefruit Preserves calls for frozen blackberries, tell me, how convenient is that? And to ease you busy schedule, I have also made this with frozen cranberries as well.
It doesn't get much easier than this healthy and delicious dessert for Honey Baked Apples and Cranberries. With only 5 ingredients this dessert is not too sweet and has no refined sugar. Proof that healthy nutrition can also be dessert.
Turkey would not be the same without a bowl of this Cranberry Dried Cherry (and a jigger of gin!) Sauce! But don't save this for Thanksgiving because this is also delicious with a roasted chicken dinner. And no worries about the gin, the alcohol cooks out, but leaves behind a nice herb-y essence.
%20Sauce.jpg "Cranberry Dried Cherry (and a jigger of gin!) Sauce. from Our Best Cranberry Recipes, celebrate the goodness of cranberries!")
This easy and delicious Cranberry Honey Mustard begins with a jar of Dijon mustard, and is something we keep in our fridge the year round. Yes it does go great with a turkey sandwich, but I enjoy it just as much on a ham sandwich. And this like the Cranberry Liqueur above, makes a lovely gift.
Fresh beet salads are quite refreshing, and this Red Beet Salad with Cranberry Maple Vinaigrette is exactly that! It also delicious. Don't pass this salad by...it is different, but in the very best way possible. The cranberry vinaigrette is so delicious...
A true pantry dessert, this delicious Pear and Cranberry Crumble calls for canned pears and dried cranberries! You are going to love this one for how good it tastes and how easy it is to make. Plus with those ingredients in the pantry, you can make it any time you want a fresh tasting dessert.
Another dried cranberry recipe, Cranberry Thyme Vinaigrette is perfect over a simple bowl of tossed greens and a crumbling of Feta. Proof that simple is also sumptuous!
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These look wonderful. The baked apples with cranberries are catching my eye! Thanks for sharing this post at the Will Blog for Comments #16 linkup. Come share another post or two at #17 which opens December 4. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteJennifer, thank you! Cranberries are one of my favorite ingredients come fall.
DeleteMelynda, oh boy these sound sooo good.
ReplyDeleteThanks bunches for sharing this with Sweet Tea & Friends November Link up my friend.
Paula, thank you and thanks for hosting Sweet Tea and Friends, I appreciate it.
DeleteWe are on the same page when it comes to celebrating the cranberry this week! Love the look of that crumble!
ReplyDelete3winks, thank you! I love seasonal recipes, and the cranberry harvest and availability is a short one.
DeleteI look forward to seeing bags of fresh cranberries in the stores this time of the year. Thanks for sharing all these wonderful ideas that you do with cranberries.
ReplyDeleteJudee, thank you so much! Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it.
DeleteWhat a yummy round-up of cranberry recipes! That crumble looks amazing Melynda! If I lived closer I would be popping around for a serving.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely week ahead. :)
Jayne, thanks so much, each one is made and enjoyed in our home.
DeleteMelynda, I love these recipes you shared with us. I'm going to give the baked apples and cranberries a try. I love that it's quick and easy to prepare. Thank you for sharing at The Crazy Little Lovebirds link party #64.
ReplyDeleteStephanie, thank you so much, and thanks for hosting!
DeleteThanks so much for sharing this at #Alittlebitofeverything - Happy Thanksgiving
ReplyDeleteAntionette, thanks for stopping by, and yes, Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
DeleteSo many ways to use cranberries! Who knew? TFS! Visiting from SSPS.
ReplyDeleteAny, I am quite a fan of cranberries, it has been a delicious adventure cooking up new recipes through the years. Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it.
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