Spiced Cranberry Pumpkin Loaf: Festive Holiday Bread Recipe

Cranberry Pumpkin Bread Recipe

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Overview:

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
• Yield: 1 loaf
• Category: Breads
• Keywords: Healthy, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Weeknight, Oven, Less than 4 Hours

Ingredients:

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup egg substitute
• 6 ounces dried sweetened cranberries

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

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2. Prepare loaf pan: Spray a 8×5-inch loaf pan with vegetable spray to prevent sticking.

3. Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground allspice. Mix well to ensure even distribution of the dry ingredients.

4. Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix together the canned pumpkin, melted butter, unsweetened applesauce, and egg substitute until well combined.

5. Fold wet into dry: Pour the wet ingredients mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently fold the wet and dry ingredients together using a spatula or wooden spoon. Be careful not to overmix; stir just until the dry ingredients are moistened.

6. Add cranberries: Once the batter is mixed, gently fold in the dried sweetened cranberries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

7. Transfer to pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.

8. Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 60 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.

9. Cool: Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully remove the bread from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. Serve or gift: Once cooled, slice and serve the Cranberry Pumpkin Bread. Optionally, you can wrap it up nicely and give it as a thoughtful homemade gift during the holiday season. Alternatively, you can also divide the batter into three mini loaf pans for individual gifts.

Enjoy your delicious and festive Cranberry Pumpkin Bread, perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy night in or a holiday gathering! 🎃🍞