Cranberry Bread Recipe 🍞
Description: This Cranberry Bread recipe has been a cherished tradition in my family for over 25 years, delighting us every Christmas season. Not only does it make a delightful homemade gift, but it also adds a festive touch to any holiday meal, enhancing the joy of Thanksgiving or Christmas gatherings.
Total Time: 25 hours
Preparation Time: 24 hours
Cooking Time: 1 hour
Yield: 1 loaf
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 671.4
- Fat Content: 16.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 44.3mg
- Sodium Content: 1059.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 121.7g
- Fiber Content: 3.7g
- Sugar Content: 68g
- Protein Content: 11.9g
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cranberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 3 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cut up the cranberries and pour 1 cup of sugar over them. Mix well and refrigerate overnight. |
| 2 | In a separate bowl, mix the egg, melted butter, and milk together until smooth. |
| 3 | Add the flour, 1 cup of sugar, baking powder, and salt to the wet ingredients. Mix well until fully combined. |
| 4 | Fold in the chilled cranberries and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter. |
| 5 | Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan. |
| 6 | Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly. |
| 7 | Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. |
| 8 | Once baked, remove the cranberry bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. |
| 9 | Slice and serve your delicious homemade Cranberry Bread either warm or at room temperature. Enjoy the festive flavors! |
Recipe Notes:
- This Cranberry Bread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for longer preservation.
- Feel free to customize the recipe by adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or a dash of orange zest for extra flavor.
- You can also wrap the bread in decorative paper and ribbon to turn it into a thoughtful homemade holiday gift for friends and family.
Recipe Tags: Lunch/Snacks, Fruit, Nuts, Healthy, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Weeknight, Oven, Freezer, Easy
Rating: 4.5/5 (based on 8 reviews)
