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Cranberry Liqueur

Cranberry Liqueur

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
11107 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cranberries, sugar, gin, and vanilla extract in a large sterilized jar with a tight-fitting lid. Let stand at room temperature for 6 weeks, shaking at least once a week. Pour mixture through a sieve and discard solids. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 months.

By bella_bex

Cranberry Simple Syrup

Cranberry Simple Syrup

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Dissolve sugar in water in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cranberries and simmer on low until cranberries have softened but before they begin to pop, about 15 minutes. Cool, strain, and refrigerate.

By Elizabeth

Boozy Fresh Cranberry-Orange Sauce

Boozy Fresh Cranberry-Orange Sauce

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cranberries, sugar, water, orange zest, orange juice, orange-flavored liqueur, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove from heat and allow to cool. Sauce with thicken as it cools, to a soft-preserves stage. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

By Bibi

Holiday Sweet Tart Smoothie

Holiday Sweet Tart Smoothie

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend grapes, water, cranberries, ice cubes, and apple in a blender until smooth. Adjust by adding additional water a little at a time to achieve the consistency desired.

By Linda

Fresh Cranberry Spiced Tea

Fresh Cranberry Spiced Tea

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
520 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the cranberries and water into a large pot. Bring to a boil and cook just until the berries pop, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand at room temperature until cold, several hours.
  2. 2 Strain out the cranberries and stir the orange juice, pineapple juice, lemon juice and sugar into the liquid. Add the cinnamon stick, whole cloves and allspice berries. Bring to a low boil. It is ready to serve at this point, but it is even better if you allow it to sit overnight.

By PPedd

Fake Cod Holiday Mocktail

Fake Cod Holiday Mocktail

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
510 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place 1 teaspoon pomegranate seeds in 8 of the wells in a 16-cube ice tray; drop red currants in remaining 8 wells. Fill wells with water. Freeze into ice cubes, 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Combine chopped cranberries, water, and sugar in a saucepan over low heat. Simmer, stirring frequently, until cranberries have completely softened, about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Strain cranberries through a fine mesh sieve, gently pressing the pulp to extract the liquid. Let syrup cool before covering, then refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
  4. 4 Use a clean needle to thread popcorn and dried cranberries onto one long food-grade thread. Cut into 8 equal strings.
  5. 5 Add 1 pomegranate ice cube and 1 red currant ice cube to each serving glass. Pour 2 tablespoons syrup into each and top with 3/4 cup tonic water. Garnish with a lime wedge and a string of popcorn and cranberries.

By Buckwheat Queen

Cranberry-Pomegranate Mimosa

Cranberry-Pomegranate Mimosa

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a small plate with 1/4 inch water. Pour sugar onto a second small plate, making a depth of 1/8 to 1/4 inch. Gently dip the rim of a champagne glass into water and raise the glass to allow excess water to drip off. Dip the rim into sugar and twist the glass to ensure the entire rim is coated. Discard remaining sugar.
  2. 2 Place cranberries into the bottom of the sugared champagne glass. Pour in cranberry-pomegranate juice and orange juice, then top with champagne.

By Melinda

Cranberry-Rosemary Prosecco Float

Cranberry-Rosemary Prosecco Float

Prep
10 min
Cook
6 min
Total
66 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water, sugar, and rosemary leaves in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to low; let simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let syrup steep, about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Strain syrup into a sterilized glass jar. Cover and refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Drop sorbet into the bottom of a champagne flute. Pour 1 fluid ounce rosemary syrup and gin on top. Pour in Prosecco very slowly so that it does not overflow. Garnish with 1 cranberry and sprig of rosemary.

By Julie Hubert

Homemade Cranberry Liqueur

Homemade Cranberry Liqueur

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
4335 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pulse cranberries in a food processor just until roughly chopped; transfer to a clean glass container. Add vodka, simple syrup, lemon peel, orange peel, cinnamon stick, and allspice to cranberries; stir until well mixed. Seal container with a lid and store in a cool dark area, 3 to 5 days, stirring several times a day. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a glass bottle and refrigerate.

By East Bay Adam

The Krank's Caribbean Mule

The Krank's Caribbean Mule

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chopped cranberries, water, and sugar in a saucepan over very low heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the cranberries have completely softened, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, gently pressing the pulp to extract their liquid. Let the syrup cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes. Cover and put in the refrigerator before use, 20 to 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour 1 tablespoon cooled cranberry syrup and 1/2 ounce lime juice into two copper mugs or collins glasses. Add ice. Pour in equal amounts of ginger beer and vodka to each. Stir with a cocktail stirrer. Garnish with a lime wheel, rosemary sprig, and cranberries. Serve immediately.

By Buckwheat Queen

Cranberry Sangria

Cranberry Sangria

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
1465 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the sugar, tea bags, lemon slices, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and water into a saucepan, and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let mixture cool. Strain out and discard the spices, lemon, and tea bags.
  2. 2 Pour the white wine into a large jar or covered container, and mix with the tea mixture. Stir in apples and cranberries; mix in the apple brandy. Chill in refrigerator 24 to 48 hours. Serve cold.

By Cathy K

Holiday Mule Mocktail

Holiday Mule Mocktail

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine vinegar, water, and sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add cranberries, cardamom pods, allspice berries, and cinnamon stick; bring to a boil. Stir and cover until cranberries begin to pop, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir again, being careful that cranberries do not burn you as they pop. Reduce heat and simmer until sugar has dissolved and cranberries have released their juice, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove from heat and allow to steep for 15 minutes. Strain into a container, seal, and refrigerate. Discard pulp.
  3. 3 Fill 2 highball glasses halfway with ice. Add 1 fluid ounce cranberry shrub, 4 fluid ounces ginger beer, and 1 fluid ounce club soda to each glass. Stir well.

By Buckwheat Queen

Thanksgiving Won Tons

Thanksgiving Won Tons

4.2

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix the turkey, cranberries, almonds, and cranberry sauce in a bowl. Place about 1 teaspoon of the mixture in the center of each wonton wrapper. Fold wrappers over filling, moisten edges, and press with a fork to seal.
  2. 2 Heat the oil in large skillet or deep fryer.
  3. 3 Fry the wontons in the hot oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

By Marianna

Cranberry Ginger Chutney with Thai Chiles

Cranberry Ginger Chutney with Thai Chiles

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Slowly heat shallot and garlic in a heavy pot with a lid over very low heat until they release some moisture but not yet browned, about 3 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir cider vinegar, brown sugar, apple juice, and orange juice together in the pot with the shallot and garlic; bring to a simmer while stirring to dissolve sugar. Add cranberries, apple, raisins, chile pepper, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and salt to the simmering liquid; stir.
  3. 3 Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the mixture thickens and the cranberries are soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove and discard the chile pepper. Add salt to preference.

By Cazuela

Broccoli Slaw and Ramen Salad

Broccoli Slaw and Ramen Salad

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk ramen noodle seasoning packet, vinegar, sugar, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a bowl to make the salad dressing. Add ramen noodles and broccoli slaw; toss together. Let sit until flavors meld, 1 to 2 hours.

By Christy

Thanksgiving Leftover Wontons with Cranberry Salsa

Thanksgiving Leftover Wontons with Cranberry Salsa

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour the lemon juice over the dried cranberries in a bowl; set aside. Mix the turkey, stuffing, cream cheese, and turkey gravy in a separate bowl until thoroughly combined.
  2. 2 Place a wonton wrapper on a work surface; spoon about 1 tablespoon of the filling in the center of the wrapper. Moisten two opposite edges of the wrapper with a finger dipped in water, fold the wrapper in half the long way, and press the edges together with a fork. Sprinkle the wrapper with salt. Repeat with remaining filling and wrappers.
  3. 3 Heat the canola oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat; pan-fry the filled wontons in batches until crisp and golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Drain the fried wontons on paper towels; allow to cool for about 5 minutes to set the filling.
  4. 4 Drain the lemon juice from the dried cranberries. Place cranberries into a food processor; pulse several times until the cranberries are finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl and mix in the onion, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, garlic, and water. Serve with the hot fried wontons.

By JennyJenn

Chickpea and Edamame Salad

Chickpea and Edamame Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix edamame, chickpeas, red onion, red bell pepper, carrot, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, olive oil, honey, vinegar, mayonnaise, celery salt, and cayenne pepper together in a large bowl.

By Jenny

Asian Tuna Salad

Asian Tuna Salad

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix tuna, cranberries, carrot, green onions, cilantro, sesame seeds, ginger, ground chile pepper, and kosher salt together in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk mayonnaise, chile paste, sesame oil, soy sauce, and honey together in a separate bowl; add to tuna mixture and stir to coat.

By mimilulu

General Tso's Whole Turkey

General Tso's Whole Turkey

4.0

Prep
60 min
Cook
210 min
Total
750 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Toast dried red chiles in the hot oil until they turn dark red, about 2 minutes. Toss black pepper, 2 chopped green onions, light sesame oil, and 1 small chopped shallot into the hot oil; remove from heat.
  2. 2 Blend cranberry sauce, turkey broth, soy sauce, orange juice, white vinegar, plum wine, ginger, garlic, and orange zest in a blender until smooth. Transfer to a bowl. Stir toasted red pepper mixture into glaze. Divide glaze in half.
  3. 3 Place turkey into a large basting bag and pour half the glaze over the turkey and into the cavity. Seal the bag and refrigerate turkey overnight.
  4. 4 Dissolve cornstarch in the remaining half of the glaze and refrigerate in a covered container.
  5. 5 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  6. 6 Remove turkey from marinade; discard the used marinade. Set turkey onto a rack inside a roasting pan.
  7. 7 Mix white rice, wild rice, dried cranberries, walnuts, 2 small chopped green onions, 1 chopped shallot, and 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a bowl. Lightly stuff the turkey cavity with the rice mixture. Combine 1/3 cup vegetable oil with 1/3 cup sesame oil in a bowl and set aside.
  8. 8 Roast turkey in the preheated oven, basting with vegetable and sesame oil mixture every 15 minutes, until skin is browned and crisp, about 2 hours. Stir reserved glaze containing cornstarch thoroughly and baste turkey every 15 minutes until glaze has baked onto turkey and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh reads 165 degrees F (75 degrees C), 1 1/2 to 2 more hours.

By Seattle Charlette

Dried Bloody Scabs (Halloween Craisin Appetizer)

Dried Bloody Scabs (Halloween Craisin Appetizer)

4.8

Ingredients

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Flatten cranberries between fingers and spread them onto a sheet of waxed paper to dry until they start to curl slightly, about 1 hour.
  2. 2 Put cranberries into a bowl labeled 'Dried Bloody Scabs' and watch the kids scoop them up by the handful!

By Deborah McCarthy

Cranberry Sauce II

Cranberry Sauce II

4.8

Prep
3 min
Cook
7 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a microwave safe bowl, mix together cranberries, sugar and water. Cover the mixture with wax paper and microwave on high power until the cranberries pop (about 7 minutes). Chill before serving.

By Sara

Becky's Mom's Cranberry Sauce

Becky's Mom's Cranberry Sauce

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
90 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
  2. 2 Stir together the cranberries, sugar, and liqueur in a baking dish.
  3. 3 Bake in preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 20 minutes. Store refrigerated in a tightly-covered container.

By Barbara Boyer

Cranberry Sauce with Bourbon

Cranberry Sauce with Bourbon

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
60 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Stir cranberries, sugar, and bourbon together in a baking dish.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 1 hour.

By CULINARYJEN