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Cranberries represent the holiday season better than any other fruit. No Thanksgiving feast would be complete without the requisite cranberry sauce. And they’re pretty much the best part of any Thanksgiving leftover sandwich. But cranberries can do more than accompany turkey — their unique tart flavor and ruby red color turn any standard dessert into a stunning one.
Simply simmered with sugar and water, cranberries make a beautiful topping on top of cakes. You can also bake them into pies, tarts, cakes and cobblers ― you basically can’t go wrong, and we’ve got the recipes to prove it.
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Pastry Affair
Cranberry Upside-Down Cake
Get the recipe for Cranberry Upside-Down Cake from Pastry Affair
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Completely Delicious
Mascarpone And Cranberry Tart With Pecan Crust
Get the recipe for Mascarpone And Cranberry Tart With Pecan Crust from Completely Delicious
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The Stiers Aesthetic
Cranberry Swirl Bread
Get the recipe for Cranberry Swirl Bread from The Stiers Aesthetic
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Completely Delicious
Cranberry Orange Cinnamon Rolls
Get the recipe for Cranberry Orange Cinnamon Rolls from Completely Delicious
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Hummingbird High
Cranberry, Ginger And Satsuma Clafoutis
Get the recipe for Cranberry, Ginger And Satsuma Clafoutis from Hummingbird High
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Sallys Baking Addiction
Apple Cranberry Pie
Get the recipe for Apple Cranberry Pie from Sally's Baking Addiction
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Completely Delicious
Sweet Potato Cranberry Crisp
Get the recipe for Sweet Potato Cranberry Crisp from Completely Delicious
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Pure Vegetarian
Cranberry Chocolate Cake
Get the recipe for Cranberry Chocolate Cake from Pure Vegetarian
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Completely Delicious
Cranberry, Caramel And Hazelnut Tart
Get the recipe for Cranberry, Caramel And Hazelnut Tart from Completely Delicious
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Averie Cooks
Cranberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars
Get the recipe for Cranberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars from Averie Cooks
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Pineapple And Coconut
White Chocolate Cranberry Layer Cake
Get the recipe for White Chocolate Cranberry Layer Cake from Pineapple and Coconut
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Sprinkle Some Sugar
Cranberry White Chocolate Pistachio Bark
Get the recipe for Cranberry White Chocolate Pistachio Bark from Sprinkle Some Sugar
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Completely Delicious
Cranberry Blueberry Pie
Get the recipe for Cranberry Blueberry Pie from Completely Delicious
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Pass The Sushi
Cranberry Vanilla Bean Cake
Get the recipe for Cranberry Vanilla Bean Cake from Pass The Sushi
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Domestic Rebel
Cranberry Walnut Crumb Cake
Get the recipe for Cranberry Walnut Crumb Cake from Domestic Rebel
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Completely Delicious
Cranberry Pear Pie
Get the recipe for Cranberry Pear Pie from Completely Delicious
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Sprinkle Some Sugar
Glazed Cranberry Orange Bread
Get the recipe for Glazed Cranberry Orange Bread from Sprinkle Some Sugar
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Brown Eyed Baker
Cranberry Eggnog Cheesecake
Get the recipe for Cranberry Eggnog Cheesecake from Brown Eyed Baker
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Brown Eyed Baker
Cranberry-Pecan Pound Cake With Praline Frosting
Get the recipe for Cranberry-Pecan Pound Cake With Praline Frosting from Brown Eyed Baker
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Annies Eats
Cranberry Hazelnut Tartlets
Get the recipe for Cranberry Hazelnut Tartlets from Annie's Eats
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Une Gamine Dans La Cuisine
Cranberry Shortbread Cake
Get the recipe for Cranberry Shortbread Cake from Une Gamine Dans La Cuisine
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The View From Great Island
Fresh Cranberry Bars
Get the recipe for Fresh Cranberry Bars from The View From Great Island
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