No Thanksgiving feast is complete without a side of sweet-tart cranberry sauce. But while cranberries are in season in the late fall, they also make a delightfully tangy addition to cocktails and desserts. Roasted, juiced, or baked, from the most traditional of sauces to an airy cranberry mousse, these 16 recipes highlight the very best of the iconic autumnal berry.
Cranberry Salsa
Lime and jalapeño punch up SAVEUR executive food editor Todd Coleman’s fresh, no-cook take on cranberry sauce. If you use frozen cranberries, be sure they are fully thawed before beginning the recipe. See the recipe for Cranberry Salsa »
Debesmanna (Cranberry Mousse)
Farina undergoes an unexpected transformation from hot cereal to airy pudding in this tart-sweet Latvian dessert, which is typically served with milk poured on top. See the recipe for Debesmanna »
Cranberry Crush
Spiced rum and fiery ginger beer combine with tart cranberry juice for a flavorful cool-weather cocktail. Be sure to use true cranberry juice–not a cranberry juice cocktail or other blend–otherwise this drink will turn out cloyingly sweet. See the recipe for Cranberry Crush »
Cranberry Oil
An infusion of fresh cranberries adds vibrant color and subtle tartness to extra-virgin olive oil. Use the oil to add a special seasonal touch to salad dressings or sauces. See the recipe for Cranberry Oil »
Roasted Cranberry Sauce
The relish featured here employs a novel technique: cranberries are roasted with orange peel, jalapeño, and spices until their skins burst, concentrating their flavor and drawing out their sweetness and juices; then they’re tossed with orange juice and port. See the recipe for Roasted Cranberry Sauce »
Triple-Tart Cranberry Butter
Great on anything from breakfast biscuits to turkey sandwiches, this fruity, tart spread makes the most of the season’s fresh cranberries.
