Holiday Season Cranberry Bread
Delight in the festive flavors of the season with this Holiday Season Cranberry Bread, a perfect blend of tart cranberries, zesty orange, and warm cinnamon spice. This easy-to-make quick bread is a holiday favorite, combining fresh ingredients like chopped cranberries and orange zest with pantry staples for a moist, flavorful loaf that’s ideal for breakfast, dessert, or gifting. The subtle hints of vanilla and melted butter create an irresistibly soft crumb, while the bright cranberry bursts add a tangy twist in every bite. Ready in just over an hour, this versatile recipe is perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy winter mornings. Serve it plain, with a dollop of butter, or paired with a mug of spiced tea for a seasonal treat that will bring joy to every table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1.5 cups Fresh cranberries (roughly chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 0.75 cups Milk
- 1 unit Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
Add the chopped fresh cranberries and orange zest to the flour mixture. Toss until the cranberries are evenly coated to prevent clumping.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Enjoy your festive Holiday Season Cranberry Bread plain, with butter, or alongside your favorite holiday beverages!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
360 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.9 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 58 mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 276 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.9 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.5 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 93 mg | 2% | |
*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.
