Cumberland Cranberry Orange Nut Bread ππ
Description:
This Cumberland Cranberry Orange Nut Bread holds a special place in my heart, as it’s a cherished family recipe passed down from my mother. She lovingly bakes it every Christmas, often accompanying her delightful cookie packages. The combination of tart cranberries, zesty orange, and crunchy walnuts creates a symphony of flavors that is simply irresistible.
Recipe Category: Quick Breads π
Keywords: Breads, Fruit, Christmas, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours πππ
Nutritional Information (per loaf):
- Calories: 3080
- Fat: 130.5g
- Saturated Fat: 38.4g
- Cholesterol: 333.5mg
- Sodium: 3910.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 442g
- Fiber: 20.1g
- Sugar: 224g
- Protein: 52.2g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 1 cup | Fresh cranberries |
| 2 cups | Flour |
| 1 cup | Sugar |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1/2 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 1 | Egg |
| 1/2 tsp | Ground cloves |
| 3/4 cup | Orange zest |
| 2/3 cup | Chopped walnuts |
| 1/4 cup | Butter |
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). π‘οΈ
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Prepare Cranberries: Slice the fresh cranberries. π«
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. π₯£
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Prepare Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix together the orange juice, orange peel, melted butter, egg, ground cloves, and vanilla extract. ππ₯
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Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. π§
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Fold in Additions: Gently fold in the chopped walnuts and sliced cranberries until evenly distributed throughout the batter. π₯
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Grease Pan: Grease the bottom of a bread pan, ensuring not to grease the sides. This helps prevent the bread from collapsing in the center, resulting in a “sad streak.” π
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Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared bread pan and bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. β²οΈ
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Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before carefully inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. π¬οΈ
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Serve: Slice and serve this delightful Cumberland Cranberry Orange Nut Bread with your favorite spread or enjoy it as is! π
This delightful bread is perfect for Christmas morning breakfast or as a thoughtful homemade gift during the holiday season. The burst of cranberry, citrusy orange, and nutty flavors will surely become a family favorite in no time! ππ
