Bright, Festive & Flavorful
This Cranberry Orange Bread is the perfect balance of tart, sweet, and citrusy. Moist and tender, it’s a holiday baking favorite that doubles as a thoughtful homemade gift. 🍊🍒
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup melted butter or oil
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease loaf pan.
- Mix dry ingredients in one bowl.
- Mix wet ingredients in another.
- Combine, fold in cranberries.
- Pour into pan, bake 55 minutes.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with butter or cream cheese.
- Add glaze of powdered sugar + orange juice.
- Perfect with coffee or tea.
Storage
- Room temp: 3 days
- Fridge: 5 days
- Freezer: 2 months
Cranberry Orange Bread
This Cranberry Orange Bread is moist, citrusy, and packed with tart cranberries. It’s festive, flavorful, and perfect for holiday breakfasts, snacks, or edible gifts. Bright and cozy in every bite!
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, orange juice, melted butter or oil, and orange zest.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir just until combined.
- Gently fold in cranberries (toss in flour if using frozen to prevent sinking).
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
Notes
For a glaze, whisk ½ cup powdered sugar with 1–2 tbsp orange juice and drizzle over cooled bread.
Use soaked dried cranberries if you don’t have fresh or frozen.
Add ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans for extra texture.
Store at room temperature up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
From your stove to our hearts
share your delicious take!FAQs
Can I use dried cranberries?
Yes, soak them first.
Can I make it gluten-free?
Yes, with GF flour blend.
Can I make muffins instead?
Yes, bake 20–25 minutes.
Can I add nuts?
Walnuts or pecans work beautifully.
Conclusion
Moist, bright, and bursting with flavor, this Cranberry Orange Bread is a holiday must-bake. Slice it, share it, or gift it — it’s guaranteed to spread cheer