While cranberries are often reserved for our Christmas cooking, this little berry is perfect year-round. Frozen or dried, this tart and juicy fruit gives your sweet treats a distinct tang.
Here, we’ve pulled together some of our favourite ways to use them in your baking. From cookies and cakes to sweet slices and tarts, these easy recipes are sure to hit the spot. Enjoy!
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Coconut, cranberry and white chocolate macaroons
Coconut, cranberry and white chocolate macaroons
Sweet, chewy coconut macaroons studded with tart dried cranberries and white chocolate chunks.
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White chocolate cheesecakes with frosted cranberries
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Cranberry and pistachio rocky road
Cranberry and pistachio rocky road
Transform this renowned chocolate pleasure with healthy cranberries and wholesome pistachios – then indulge relatively guilt-free.
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Chocolate, oat and cranberry brownies
Chocolate, oat and cranberry brownies
Jazz up your classic chocolate brownies by adding in some tart and juicy cranberries and fibre-packed oats. It’ll create a new layer of texture, while providing a good dose of nutrients to keep you fueled throughout the day.
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Buttery almond and cranberry loaves
Buttery almond and cranberry loaves
Sweet, fluffy and buttery, these gorgeous dessert loaf stuffed with crunchy almonds and sweet, juicy cranberries is beautiful served warm out of the oven, sliced and enjoyed with a pot of tea.
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White chocolate and cranberry buns
White chocolate and cranberry buns
These beautifully glossy buns are studded with sweet white chocolate bits and tart cranberries to create a lovely morning or afternoon treat. They use the same basic mix for hot cross buns, making a great alternative for Easter treats.
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Fig and cranberry bread pudding
Back in the day, bread pudding was a practical (but uninspiring) way to use up cupboard ingredients, and fill hungry bellies. This cranberry and fig bread pudding will show you just how far we’ve come since then.
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Lemon and cranberry friands
These popular French cakes are light, fluffy and delicious served with a dollop of yoghurt on the side.
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Cranberry and oat biscuits
The whole family will love these cranberry and oat biscuits, fresh from the oven.
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Apple cranberry turnovers
Serve these delicate turnovers dusted with sifted icing sugar for a delicious mid-afternoon treat or, for a yummy dessert, serve with ice-cream.
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Chewy cranberry meringues
These delicious chewy cranberry meringues, sometimes called cranberry chewies, make a delicate, pretty afternoon tea treat.
