Fresh, dried, or frozen, cranberries are for so much more than cranberry sauce. Sweet and tart, they’re fantastic in desserts. From coffee-shop quality cranberry bars and muffins; to pies, cakes, and cookies, it’s amazing how something so small can infuse tons of flavor into baked goods. Any of these 14 cranberry desserts will be an ideal treat for fall or a flavorful holiday dessert.
Almond-Cranberry Quick Bread
"Cranberry and almond flavoring are wonderful together, especially for Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays." - Linda
Ellie's Cranberry Cake With Lemon Butter Sauce
"This is a very old recipe that belonged to my grandmother. This cake has to be served with the lemon butter sauce or you can not fully enjoy it. It is easy to make and perfect to share with friends and a cup of coffee or tea." - Mary Louise
Cranberry Bliss Bars
"Copycat Starbucks cranberry bliss bars with soft and moist cranberry and white chocolate chip blondies topped with crew cheese frosting, white chocolate drizzle, and cranberries!" - Kevin
Baked Apple & Cranberries With Dumplings
"Sweet apples and tart cranberries are always a yummy combo. This dessert isn't overly sweet but it is enough to satisfy your sweet tooth thanks to the honey and cinnamon. The dumplings are a biscuit type and go great with the apples. Delicious with whipped cream, but vanilla ice cream would be fab too." - The Kitchen Crew
Cranberry Orange Ginger Scones
"Want a light breakfast or an afternoon snack? Try these delicious cranberry orange scones. Soft and fluffy, they're firm and flaky outside, while soft and tender inside. These are not overly sweet and there is a hint of ginger. The ginger is a nice complement to the orange and cranberry flavor." - The Kitchen Crew
Apple Cranberry Galette
"A galette is basically a free-formed one-crust pie. It can be a dessert, main dish, or appetizer. When you think of it that way, ANYTHING can be put into a galette! This is one that I came up with when I was thinking of making fried apples for dinner." - Teresa
Cranberry Nut Bread With Orange Glaze
"In this Cranberry Nut Bread With Orange Glaze I used the classic combination of cranberry and orange. The sweetness and citrus flavor of the orange really balances the tartness of the cranberries and makes your tastebuds sing with joy." - Debbie
Jumbo Cranberry Citrus Muffins
"These cranberry orange muffins will be a delicious treat to wake up to. They're bursting with citrus flavor. Perfectly sweet, with little bits of tart cranberries throughout, these muffins are just as good as anything you'd find at a bakery." - The Kitchen Crew
Cranberry Cake With Warm Butterscotch Sauce
"I remember my mom making this cake when I was a little girl back in the 50's. There's very little sugar in the batter and the cranberries make it very, very tart. By itself, you probably wouldn't care for it. But... what gives this cake its deliciousness is the WARM butterscotch topping you ladle over the top." - Deb
Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti
"These sweet and crunchy traditional Italian cookies are perfect with a cup of tea or coffee. The nutty pistachios pair beautifully with the chewy, sweet cranberries, and the lemon zest rounds out the taste with a welcoming freshness." - Shikha
White Chocolate Chunk Cranberry Cookies
"I can't believe the holidays are almost here once again. This is one of my favorite holiday cookies, although it is very good any time of year. I love to make them ahead and then when I need them, just pull them out of the freezer, slice, and bake. Perfect for having on hand as guests drop in for holiday visits." - Debbie
Perfectly Simple Apple Cranberry Pie
"The yummy taste combination with the tartness of cranberries paired with the sweetness of apples will give your taste buds a tingle!" - Cindy
Cranberry Pumpkin Muffins
"If you love pumpkin, this easy muffin recipe is for you. The fall spices blend perfectly with the tart cranberries, sweet apples, and crunchy walnuts." - The Kitchen Crew