Best 7 Apple Cider Cranberry Bread Recipes

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Apple cider cranberry bread is a classic fall treat that combines the sweet and tart flavors of apples and cranberries with the warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg. Made with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, oats, and yogurt, this bread is moist and flavorful with a slightly crunchy exterior. Whether you're looking for a cozy breakfast or a sweet snack, this apple cider cranberry bread is sure to satisfy your cravings.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY APPLE BREAD



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This bread is a holiday favorite in our family. It's very festive and is a wonderful breakfast bread for Thanksgiving and Christmas morning. I like to prepare my bread batter ahead of time and thaw it out the night before I serve it. Just pop it in the oven in the morning and you have fresh breakfast bread. Enjoy!

Provided by MS_TERESA

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups peeled, cored and chopped apple
¾ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 egg
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch baking pan.
  • Stir together apples, sugar and oil. Add egg; mix well. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon. Stir flour mixture into wet ingredients, mixing just until dry ingredients are moist. Stir in cranberries and walnuts. Spread batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes, until toothpick inserted into center of loaf comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 104 mg, Sugar 15.2 g

APPLE CIDER-CRANBERRY BREAD



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This is a sweet and slightly tangy apple cider bread for breakfast, snack, or just when you need a little something... Happy baking!

Provided by StickySue

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
¾ cup dried cranberries
¾ cup chopped walnuts
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup apple cider
2 eggs
⅛ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • Combine flour, sugar, cranberries, walnuts, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Beat apple cider, eggs, and vegetable oil in a separate bowl until frothy. Mix apple cider mixture into flour mixture until moist; pour into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.4 g, Cholesterol 32.7 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 267.4 mg, Sugar 23.4 g

APPLE CRANBERRY BREAD



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Cranberries lend a burst of tart flavor and bright color to this quick bread sent in by Phyllis Schmalz of Kansas City, Kansas. Dotted with crunchy nuts, slices of the moist loaf are good for breakfast with a cup of coffee or as a snack anytime of the day.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 cups chopped peeled tart apples
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt;. In a small bowl, whisk eggs and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened (batter will be very thick). Fold in apples, cranberries and walnuts. , Transfer to an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

APPLE-CRANBERRY-PISTACHIO BREAD



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Dotted with red and green fruit and nuts, this festive quick bread takes 20 minutes to put in the oven. Enjoy a slice for breakfast or serve with Christmas dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 3h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup apple cider or apple juice
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup shredded peeled apple (1 medium)
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/3 cup chopped pistachios
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 to 3 teaspoons apple cider or apple juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped pistachios

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour bottom only of 8x4-inch loaf pan. In large bowl with wooden spoon, mix flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt. Beat in oil, 1/3 cup cider and eggs until smooth. Stir in apple, cranberries and 1/3 cup pistachios. Spoon and spread evenly in pan.
  • Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool completely, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • In small bowl, mix powdered sugar and enough of the 2 to 3 teaspoons cider for desired glaze consistency. Spread over top of bread. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons pistachios.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

KELSEY'S FAVORITE CRANBERRY BREAD



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My granddaughter, Kelsey, and I saw this recipe and decided we needed to bake together. Kelsey and her sister, Aidan, don't like nuts so I omitted them from the original recipe and added golden raisins. -Annette Grahl, Midway, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf (12 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1 large egg
3/4 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup golden raisins
STREUSEL:
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cold butter
GLAZE:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons orange juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; cut in butter until crumbly. In a small bowl, whisk the egg, orange juice and zest. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cranberries and raisins. Transfer to a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan., Combine brown sugar and flour; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., For glaze, combine confectioners' sugar and orange juice until smooth. Drizzle over bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 349mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

APPLE CRANBERRY BREAD



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From TOH Holiday Recipes and different from the one posted here in that it uses a bit more egg in the batter.

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 bread, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups peeled tart apples (chopped)
1 cup fresh cranberries (or frozen, coarsely chopped)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and oil.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  • Add flour to the egg mixture just until combined (batter will be very thick).
  • Stir in apples, cranberries and walnuts.
  • Pour into an 8x4x2" loaf pan coated with non-stick spray.
  • Bake at 350 dgrees for 60-65 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
  • Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

APPLE CRANBERRY QUICK BREAD



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An excellent-tasting, golden , fruity quick bread made with fresh tart apples and dried cranberries. Recipe is easily doubled for two loaves.

Provided by sugarpea

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 9inch loaf, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup vegetable oil, plus
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 cups tart apples, peeled and diced
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°;grease a 9"x5"x3" loaf pan.
  • Beat oil, eggs, and vanilla; combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, cloves,salt, baking soda and baking powder; beat into the egg mixture; stir in apples, cranberries and nuts.
  • Pour into loaf pan and bake 60-70 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean; cool in pan for 10 minutes; remove loaf from pan and cool on wire rack.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh cranberries. If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries, but thaw them before using.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough bread.
  • Bake the bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the toothpick comes out with wet batter, the bread needs to bake longer.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help the bread hold its shape.
  • Serve the bread with butter, cream cheese, or your favorite spread.

Conclusion:

Apple cider cranberry bread is a delicious and festive bread that is perfect for fall and winter gatherings. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like your bread with nuts, raisins, or spices, there is a recipe for apple cider cranberry bread that you will love.

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