Turkey and Cranberries Aren’t Just for Special Occasions

Give your classic burger a Thanksgiving spin. You can enjoy the tastes of the season anytime.

Pickled cranberries provide a sweet yet tangy flavor. Steve Klise/TNS

Who says you need to wait for the holidays for turkey and cranberries? Store-bought poultry seasoning and pickled cranberries added unmistakable Thanksgiving-like flavor to these turkey burgers.

Turkey Burgers With Pickled Cranberries

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 4 ounces (1 cup) frozen cranberries
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup ice
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (1 cup), divided
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise, divided
• 1 1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon table salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 4 brioche buns, toasted

Directions