Mini Cranberry Pecan Loaves
Brighten up your holiday table or any occasion with these delightful Mini Cranberry Pecan Loaves! Packed with tart bursts of fresh cranberries, the warm nuttiness of chopped pecans, and a hint of zesty orange, these perfectly portioned loaves are a festive treat brimming with seasonal flavors. The tender crumb is achieved using rich buttermilk and a touch of vanilla for added depth, while the melted butter ensures a moist, buttery texture. Quick to prepare in under an hour, these mini loaves make for a wonderful homemade gift or an irresistible snack to pair with your favorite warm beverage. Simple yet sophisticated, these golden-brown loaves are as visually charming as they are delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large Egg
- 0.75 cups Buttermilk
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups Fresh or frozen cranberries
- 0.75 cups Pecans, chopped
- 1 teaspoons Orange zest
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease six mini loaf pans.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, egg, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Mix until well blended.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the cranberries, pecans, and orange zest until evenly distributed.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared mini loaf pans, filling each about 3/4 full.
Place the mini loaf pans on a baking sheet and transfer to the preheated oven.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaves comes out clean.
Remove the loaves from the oven and let cool in the pans for 10 minutes.
Carefully remove the loaves from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or packaging.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3446 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 172.6 g | 221% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.0 g | 360% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 498 mg | 166% | |
| Sodium | 2213 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 445.8 g | 162% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.8 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 226.2 g | ||
| Protein | 48.6 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.7 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 382 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 1208 mg | 26% | |
*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.
