These cranberry recipes offer an array of uses for that iconic sweet-tart berry—some expected, some unconventional, all lovely—whether for Thanksgiving or any time of year.
Cranberry Apple Crostata
: Guy Ambrosino
1/10
Know what we can't stop thinking about? This crostata. At first whiff of its heady fall spices and rustic charm, you'll tumble head over heels.
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Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Relish
: Becky Rosenthal
2/10
Made in minutes from just five ingredients, this cranberry relish belongs in your weeknight repertoire and not just on your Thanksgiving table. Did we mention it freezes beautifully?
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Cranberry Orange Pecan Bread
: John Valls
3/10
This cranberry orange pecan bread is an enticing balance of tart and sweet in a fetching cake-like delivery system. Quite tempting at all times, though especially come November.
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Cranberry Scones
: Ryan Szulc
4/10
Got leftover cranberries? Then you've got the fixings for these incredible scones that balance tart berries with sweet white chocolate and knee-wobblingly flaky pastry.
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Cranberry and Orange Relish
: ckimballphoto
5/10
Doesn't get much simpler than this make-ahead cranberry sauce. Simply simmer cranberries, sugar, and orange until you hear a "Pop!" Then slide it in the fridge. Your work is done.
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Cranberry Margarita
: Jeanine Thurston
6/10
Because sometimes on Thanksgiving, you need something a little stronger than wine. Especially this year. We know we will. *hic*
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Cranberry Buckle with Crumb Topping
: Sara Remington
7/10
We'll take this sweetly tart mingling of muffin and coffee cake any time someone cares to plunk a slice down in front of us.
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Raw Cranberry Sauce
: Beth Price
8/10
This little make-ahead number is easy as can be, requires no coveted stovetop space before the big meal, and tastes, well, wow.
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Sugared Cranberries
: Steve Legato
9/10
Cranberries and sugar. Two things you probably have in abundance at the moment. May as well put them to extra sparkly use.
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Raw Cranberry Relish
: Hélène Dujardin
10/10
This sassy and simple sauce draws on just cranberries, orange, sugar, booze, and a blender. And no, it's not a cocktail.
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