Cranberry Orange Bread

Soft, moist, and bursting with sweet cranberries, this holiday cranberry orange bread recipe will instantly brighten up your breakfast table.

The best cranberry orange bread recipe.

If you’re looking for a delicious recipe to serve guests on vacation, this delicate, sweet and juicy cranberry bread is the perfect festive choice.

Also great for Thanksgiving and Christmas mornings.

Packed with incredible recipes 2 cups fresh cranberriesThat’s almost double what most classic cranberry orange bread recipes call for.

Frosted with a simple orange glaze, it tastes like you’re eating cranberry pound cake for breakfast, and it’s almost impossible to resist.

The crustless pumpkin pie is a guest favourite.

Watch the Cranberry Orange Bread recipe video above.

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The cranberry loaf has double the amount of fat and sugar compared to the traditional cranberry orange cake recipe.

In a blind taste test, 5 out of 6 friends picked this version as their favorite, but they didn’t think it was healthier or vegan at all.

I sent my mom the recipe over the weekend so she could make it for her winter party. She reported that all her guests asked for the recipe!

If you’re a fan of Krusteaz Cranberry Orange Quick Bread, or if you’re always excited for cranberry sauce at Thanksgiving dinner, you’re going to fall in love with this homemade cranberry orange bread.

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Cranberry Orange Bread Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need: cranberries, orange juice, orange peels, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, pure vanilla extract, salt, oil, and optional nuts.

No yeast, sour cream, sourdough, cranberry juice or honey.

The recipe works with white all-purpose flour, whole-wheat spelled, or oat flour. If so, be sure to report it.

We do not recommend using coconut flour as the absorbency of coconut flour will make the bread dry and crumbly.

The unsweetened cranberry acidity perfectly complements the sweet orange in this bread. Also, by including orange juice, you can significantly reduce the oil and added sugar, while adding extra flavor and moisture.

To make a nice cranberry nut bread, mix finely chopped walnuts or pecans into the dough before baking.

Make sure to include the orange peel! It adds so much flavor to recipes.

I can’t personally vouch for the taste and texture of cranberry desserts, but multiple readers have tried applesauce instead of fat and liked the results if they subbed with mashed bananas or applesauce instead of oil. I wrote.

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Fresh, Dried, or Frozen Cranberries?

The recipe works with frozen or fresh cranberries.

Costco, Target, Safeway, Wegmans, and Whole Foods all sell cranberries. For the healthiest options, look for cranberries that don’t have sugar in their ingredients.

Dried cranberries can be used if other varieties are not available. Cranberry loaf is dark pink and not colorful. Add a little orange juice if needed to compensate for moisture differences.

Another option if you can’t find cranberries to buy at the grocery store is to make blueberry-orange bread by substituting chopped fresh or frozen cherries or blueberries.

Are the recipes gluten-free, keto, or vegan?

For vegan cranberry bread without eggs, omit the optional eggs or use flax eggs. The recipe is already naturally dairy-free.

You can use any certified gluten-free oat flour for gluten-free cranberry orange bread.

To make keto cranberry loaf, follow this keto lemon bread recipe. Substitute orange juice and orange zest for lemon and add a handful of chopped cranberries.

How to make cranberry orange bread

Gather ingredients and preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan and line bottom of pan with parchment. This makes it easy to remove the finished bread later.

Stir flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a large bowl. Add all ingredients except cranberries and mix to form a dough.

Gently stir in the cranberries and smooth the mixture into the prepared bread pan. Place the baking pan on the center rack of the oven. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the bread has risen and is almost spotless when you stick a toothpick in the center.

Let cool, then frost if desired. If you can wait, the taste and texture of this easy cranberry orange bread will be even better the next day!

*This bread can also be made into cranberry orange mini bread or muffins. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes and you’ll have 12 cranberry-orange muffins.

Making cranberry bread by the gram

If you prefer to use a food scale instead of a measuring cup, use the measurements below for greater accuracy and easier cleanup.

You will need 240 grams each of flour, orange juice and cranberries, 150 grams of sugar, 10 grams each of orange peel and vanilla extract, and 36 grams of oil or butter.

Also, be sure to add any other ingredients that are not measured in cups or grams.

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Tips for storing leftovers

Cranberry-orange bread can be left on the counter overnight, loosely covered with a cloth or paper towel. This will allow excess moisture to escape and the bread will not become gummy.

After a day, I store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator (leaving a small opening at the top) for optimal freshness.

Alternatively, slice leftover cranberry orange bread and freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Place a layer of parchment or wax paper between each slice to keep them from sticking in the freezer.

Thaw frozen slices in the refrigerator overnight or in the microwave, oven, or toaster oven. Enjoy it in the morning when you need a quick breakfast that captures the best of the holiday season.

Orange Glaze Icing Options

You can make a simple orange glaze icing by combining 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon orange juice, and an optional sprinkle of orange peel.

Or, frost cranberry orange cake with melted coconut butter, your favorite store-bought, or homemade cream cheese frosting. A dash of orange zest can also be stirred into these two frosting options. No need to measure.

It’s okay to skip the icing completely. Try butter, jam, coconut butter, or almond butter on individual cranberry orange bread slices.

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