Fresh Cranberry Dip

Cranberry Dip Recipe – This cranberry dip is a spicy and sweet appetizer that’s always a hit at parties. This dip is super quick to make, and the more it sits in the refrigerator, the better it gets. We love serving cranberry dip as an appetizer at Thanksgiving and Christmas. You’ll love this fun twist on classic party food! Enjoy!

by Christina Cherrier

Christina Cherrier

Christina Cherrier is a recipe developer and editor for Eatwell101 since 2011. She specializes in savory recipes, quick dinner options, and holiday menus. She is a professionally trained cook and worked as a consultant in the hospitality industry.

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Published Nov 15, 2022

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Ingredients list for the Cranberry Dip Recipe

• 1 (12-ounce) bag of cranberries, fresh or frozen
• 1 bunch of cilantro, chopped
• 1 bunch of green onions, roughly chopped
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
• 2 limes, juiced
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 pinch salt

Cranberry Dip recipe

This cranberry dip recipe is sweet, tart, spicy, and best made ahead of time, enhancing its flavors with time. Serve the cranberry dip as an appetizer with crackers or tortilla chips.

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Directions

1. To make the cranberry dip: Combine cranberries, cilantro, green onions, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Quickly chop to medium consistency.

2. Refrigerate if not used immediately. Serve the cranberry dip at room temperature. Enjoy!

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Tips for the cranberry dip recipe

• Keep the seeds of the jalapeño in the dip if you like a little more heat.
• You can add a little orange juice to round up and sweeten the flavor if you like.

Can we use fresh or frozen cranberries?

We recommend fresh cranberries rather than frozen ones for this cranberry salsa recipe because thawed frozen cranberries will be a bit mushier. If you want frozen cranberries, you must thaw them completely before using them. 

How to serve cranberry dip

You can serve cranberry dip plain, as you would any salsa, with crackers or tortilla chips. 

How to keep cranberry dip leftovers

You can keep unused cranberry dip in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 5 days. Serve straight out of the refrigerator.

More cranberry recipes

• Easy Orange Cranberry Sauce
• Apple Cranberry Sauce
• Cranberry Pineapple Sangria
• Cranberry Nut Cream Cheese Balls

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