5 Festive Cranberry Recipes to Make Your Holiday Shine

Make new family traditions this year with these festive, flavor-packed cranberry recipes the whole family will love!

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Published November 16, 2020
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This post is written in partnership with Ocean Spray®.

Our holiday gatherings may be smaller than usual this year, but they'll be no less festive!

And a good part of that is thanks to Ocean Spray® cranberry juice, cranberry sauce and Craisins® Dried Cranberries.

From a beautiful holiday punch and a new sweet potato dish to a healthy veggie side, addictive chutney and a simple rustic dessert, cranberries are the star of the show.

  • Apple Cranberry Chutney

    Apple Cranberry Chutney
    Elise Bauer

    A lovely way to round out the holiday meal, this chutney is made with apples, onion, cranberries, orange zest, vinegar and ginger. It's a little bit sweet and a little bit acidic – the perfect compliment to roast turkey (or chicken and pork).

  • Roasted Butternut Squash Kale Sauté

    Roasted Butternut Squash Sauté
    Elise Bauer

    Mashed potatoes and stuffing shouldn't get all the love this holiday. This vibrant, healthy warm side is a reader favorite, featuring tender squash, kale, sautéed onions and flavor-packed Craisins® Dried Cranberries. Sure to become a new favorite on your holiday table.

  • Holiday Punch

    Holiday Punch
    Garrett McCord

    A holiday punch that's fit for a crowd! Made festive and beautiful thanks to Ocean Spray® cranberry juice, of course. Orange juice bourbon and hard cider round out the flavors (and we offer a non-alcoholic version, too!)

  • Cranberry Apple Crostata

    Love pie but don't love rolling and crimping and dealing with pie dough? Well you're in luck with this simple, rustic dessert featuring the beloved combination of cranberries and fresh apples.

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  • Cranberry Sweet Potatoes

    A simple yet festive holiday side dish that's sure to wow thanks to the addition of Ocean Spray® Cranberry Juice Cocktail, Jellied Cranberry Sauce and Craisins® Dried Cranberries. A triple whammy of cranberry, sure to be a new hit at the holiday table!