Cranberry Orange Bread
Bursting with bright citrus flavor and studded with tart cranberries, this Cranberry Orange Bread is the perfect combination of sweet and tangy! Made with fresh orange juice, a touch of zesty orange peel, and coarsely chopped cranberries, this moist quick bread is a festive treat that’s ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy mornings. The optional addition of chopped walnuts or pecans adds a delightful crunch, making it satisfyingly versatile. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this easy-to-make loaf bakes to golden perfection in under an hour. Whether served as a breakfast indulgence, a teatime snack, or a giftable dessert, this comforting recipe is guaranteed to impress with its wholesome flavors and seasonal charm.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter (melted and cooled slightly)
- 1 Large egg
- 0.25 cup Whole milk
- 1.5 cups Fresh or frozen cranberries (coarsely chopped)
- 0.5 cup Optional: Chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until evenly mixed.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, melted butter, egg, and milk.
Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
Fold in the chopped cranberries and, if desired, the chopped nuts. The batter will be thick.
Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve as is, or enjoy with a spread of butter or cream cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2845 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.9 g | 127% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.9 g | 184% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 324 mg | 108% | |
| Sodium | 1963 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 462.4 g | 168% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.5 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 235.7 g | ||
| Protein | 46.7 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 244 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 1340 mg | 29% | |
*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.
