The star fruit of the season is undoubtedly cranberry. From Thanksgiving to Christmas the tart berry graces our tables in the form of a gelatinous blob that seems to only get any recognition due to nostalgia. Impress your guests and hosts with these recipes that give cranberry the prominent place on the table it deserves—front and center.
1. Vegan Cranberry Christmas Fluff
Photo by Erin Collins of Meaningful Eats
Marshmallow fluff has so many uses, but feel free to eat this tart, sweet treat by the spoonful if you feel so inclined. Or go the traditional route and put it into a peanut butter sandwich.
2. Crock Pot Cranberry Meatballs
What is it about meatballs that makes beef and fruit so amazing? Cranberry makes the perfect substitute for the typical crock pot recipe (which usually calls for grape jelly). You can provide toothpicks for these festive meatballs (pictured at top), but don’t be surprised if your guests are taking them by the plateful.
3. Cranberry Brie Crostini
Photo: NeighborFood Blog
Cranberry sauce, eat your heart out. Nobody will miss that amorphous clump when they have creamy brie, sweet cranberry and crisp pastry with their meal.
4. Cranberry Cinnamon Hot Chocolate
Photo: Joanne Eats Well With Others
Orange and chocolate is a no-brainer, so it’s no surprise that cranberries go equally well with this warm winter beverage.
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