Cranberry Nut Loaf
Bursting with vibrant flavors, this Cranberry Nut Loaf is the perfect blend of tart and sweet, making it an irresistible addition to any breakfast spread, snack table, or holiday treat lineup. Packed with fresh cranberries and crunchy walnuts or pecans, this moist quick bread gains a bright citrusy twist from grated orange zest and freshly squeezed orange juice. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and a comforting bake that fills your kitchen with an inviting aroma, this loaf is as simple to make as it is delightful to eat. Serve it toasted with a slather of butter or cream cheese, or enjoy it on its own for a cozy slice of seasonal perfection. Whether you're celebrating Thanksgiving, Christmas, or just indulging in a homemade treat, this cranberry nut bread is sure to impress every crowd.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest (finely grated)
- 0.5 cup Fresh orange juice
- 0.5 cup Whole milk
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 1 Large egg
- 1.5 cups Fresh cranberries (coarsely chopped)
- 0.75 cup Chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Add the orange zest to the dry ingredients and mix to evenly distribute the zest.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, milk, melted butter, and egg until smooth.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
Fold in the chopped cranberries and nuts, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve as is, or spread with butter or cream cheese for additional flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3031 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.6 g | 152% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.8 g | 199% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 326 mg | 109% | |
| Sodium | 1986 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 461.8 g | 168% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.2 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 234.3 g | ||
| Protein | 53.0 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 328 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 15.9 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 1423 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
