5 from 39 votes
Cranberry Nut Bread
Cranberry Nut Bread is a moist quick bread combining fresh cranberry berries and chopped pecans for tartness and crunch. Orange juice and zest add a subtle citrus note, while vanilla enhances the overall flavor. Topped with additional pecans, this golden loaf offers a balanced texture and flavor.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings:
12
servings
Calories:
227 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup orange juice fresh
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 egg large
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest optional, freshly grated
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ cups cranberries washed and dried, fresh
- 3/4 cup pecans divided, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together orange juice and vegetable oil.
- Add egg and vanilla; whisk until well-combined.
- Whisk in orange zest, if using.
- Add whisk together flours, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Whisk until just combined.
- Gently whisk in cranberries and 1/2 cup of chopped pecans.
- Pour batter into prepared pan, and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup pecans.
- Bake for about 45-55 minutes, or until golden brown. Also, a toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
- Cool in the pan on a wire rack until bread reaches room temperature.
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Notes
- Store-bought 100% orange juice works fine when fresh is unavailable.
- A mixture of all-purpose and whole wheat flour can be used instead of all all-purpose flour.
- Bread tastes good plain or with butter or cream cheese spread.
- Estimated nutrition values are based on ingredient calculations and may vary.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
227kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
223mg
(9%)
Potassium
147mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
58IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 227kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 223mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 147mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 58IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.