Cranberry Thanksgiving Bread
Celebrate the flavors of the season with this irresistible Cranberry Thanksgiving Bread, a delightful quick bread that's bursting with fresh, tart cranberries and zesty orange flavor. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, this loaf offers a cozy aroma and moist texture, thanks to a touch of melted butter and milk. For added crunch, fold in chopped walnuts, or skip them for a nut-free treat. Ideal as a breakfast option, snack, or even a festive dessert, this easy-to-make bread comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time and bakes to golden perfection in under an hour. Serve it warm, with a smear of butter or drizzle of honey, for a heartfelt homemade addition to your holiday table that guests will adore.
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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
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.75 cup Milk
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Fresh cranberries, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 0.5 cup Walnuts, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract, and stir until well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the chopped cranberries, orange zest, and walnuts (if using) until evenly distributed in the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve as is, or with a pat of butter and a drizzle of honey for extra flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2808 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.4 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.2 g | 201% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 518 mg | 173% | |
| Sodium | 2079 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 427.8 g | 156% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.6 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 219.3 g | ||
| Protein | 54.9 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 407 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 1120 mg | 24% | |
*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.
