Best 6 Easy Cranberry Orange Bread Recipes

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Cranberry orange bread is a delicious and festive quick bread that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. With its moist and tender crumb, sweet and tangy flavor, and bright orange-cranberry color, this bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Best of all, it is incredibly easy to make, even for novice bakers. So grab your ingredients and preheat your oven, because in just a few simple steps, you'll be enjoying a warm, homemade loaf of cranberry orange bread that is sure to become a family favorite.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MOIST CRANBERRY ORANGE BREAD



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Super-moist dessert bread loaded with mandarin oranges and whole cranberries. Makes great gifts.

Provided by zeta724

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes     Cranberry Bread Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup butter, melted
2 cups fresh cranberries
1 cup mandarin oranges, drained
2 eggs
¾ cup milk
¾ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange extract
1 tablespoon white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a large loaf pan.
  • Combine flour, 1 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl. Add melted butter; stir until mixture is crumbly. Reserve about 1/4 cup cranberries and 1/4 cup mandarin oranges; stir remaining fruit into flour mixture.
  • Beat eggs, milk, sour cream, vanilla extract, and orange extract in another bowl until smooth. Gradually stir egg mixture into flour mixture until batter is thoroughly incorporated. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Scatter reserved cranberries and mandarin oranges atop batter and sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes; reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking until center of bread springs back when touched, 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.4 calories, Carbohydrate 69.5 g, Cholesterol 70.7 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 343.7 mg, Sugar 40.4 g

CRANBERRY-ORANGE QUICK BREAD



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This is my husband's very favorite quick bread I make, a great holiday gift, and is my most-requested at parties, especially around the holidays. It originally came from the Betty Crocker Cookbook, but I usually omit the nuts (although I love pecans with the cranberries) and have added a glaze onto it, which really seemed to give it that extra little zing. When I serve it for parties or brunches, I slice it, then cut the slices in half top to bottom; people seem satified with the smaller pieces (though they often go back for more!) and it serves more that way. I always try to keep a bag of cranberries in the freezer for just this recipe.

Provided by winkki

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon orange zest
3/4 cup orange juice
1 egg
1 cup cranberries, chopped (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup nuts (optional)
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 cup sifted powdered sugar
enough extra orange juice, to reach drizzling consistency

Steps:

  • Grease/spray bottom only of a 8x4 or 9x5 loaf pan.
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda Add margarine and mix until crumbly.
  • Add peel, 3/4 c orange juice, and egg; stir until moistened Add cranberries and nuts.
  • Pour batter (it will be thick) into pan and bake until a knife comes clean from the center.
  • For a 8" loaf, about 75 min; for a 9" loaf, about 55-65 min at 350F (watch after about 50 min, depending on your oven).
  • Loosen sides from pan, remove& cool completely.
  • When cool, prepare glaze: combine 1 T orange juice, 1 c sifted powdered sugar, and enough extra OJ to drizzle.
  • Drizzle over top of loaf and enjoy!

EASY CRANBERRY ORANGE BREAD



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Slices of this citrusy bread are scrumptious for breakfast. I've adapted the recipe over the years to fit my needs as a diabetic.-Doris Heath, Franklin, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf (12 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/3 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
3/4 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In another bowl, combine the orange juice, egg substitute, oil and orange zest; mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cranberries., Pour into an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. 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.

Nutrition Facts :

CRANBERRY ORANGE BREAD



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This cranberry orange bread is great for breakfast or a snack. You can also make muffins; just spoon the batter into greased muffin cups and bake at 375 degrees F (190 C) for 15 to 20 minutes.

Provided by LaurasFaves

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes     Cranberry Bread Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups flour
¾ cup sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ cup butter, cut into small chunks
¾ cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 egg, beaten
1 cup chopped cranberries
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 8 1/2x4 1/2-inch loaf pan.
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a bowl. Stir butter into flour mixture until combined. Add orange juice, orange zest, and egg; mix well. Fold in cranberries and walnuts. Spoon batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 60 to 75 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.9 calories, Carbohydrate 48.2 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 439 mg, Sugar 21.6 g

RUSTIC CRANBERRY & ORANGE BREAD



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Studded with cranberries, slices of pretty bread make the perfect holiday brunch treat. -Megumi Garcia, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf (16 pieces).

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1-3/4 cups water (70° to 75°)
3-1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon cornmeal or additional flour
1 cup dried cranberries
4 teaspoons grated orange zest

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water. In a large bowl, mix 3-1/2 cups flour and salt. Using a rubber spatula, stir in yeast mixture to form a soft, sticky dough. Do not knead. Cover; let rise at room temperature 1 hour., Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Pat into a 9-in. square. Fold dough into thirds, forming a 9x3-in. rectangle. Fold rectangle into thirds, forming a 3-in. square. Turn dough over; place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover; let rise at room temperature until almost doubled, about 1 hour., Punch down dough and repeat folding process. Return dough to bowl; refrigerate, covered, overnight., Dust bottom of a disposable foil roasting pan with cornmeal. Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead in cranberries and orange zest. Shape into a 6-in. round loaf. Place in prepared pan; dust top with remaining 1 tablespoon flour. Cover; let rise at room temperature until dough expands to a 7-1/2-in. loaf, about 1-1/4 hours. , Preheat oven to 500°. Using a sharp knife, make a slash (1/4 inch deep) across top of loaf. Cover pan tightly with foil. Bake on lowest oven rack 25 minutes., Reduce oven setting to 450°. Remove foil; bake until deep golden brown, 25-30 minutes longer. Remove loaf to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRANBERRY-ORANGE BREAD



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One of Betty's Best, this quick bread boasts cranberries and coarsely chopped nuts. What a flavor combination!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 3h25m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups fresh or frozen (thawed and drained) cranberries
1 2/3 cups sugar
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 teaspoons grated orange or lemon peel
4 eggs
3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose or whole wheat flour
1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Move oven rack to low position so that tops of pans will be in center of oven. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottoms only of 2 loaf pans, 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 inches, or 1 loaf pan, 9x5x3 inches.
  • Stir together cranberries, sugar, oil, milk, vanilla, orange peel and eggs in large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients. Pour into pans.
  • Bake 8-inch loaves 50 to 60 minutes, 9-inch loaf 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Loosen sides of loaves from pans; remove from pans and place top side up on wire rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours before slicing. Wrap tightly and store at room temperature up to 4 days, or refrigerate up to 10 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 115 mg

Tips:

  • Use fresh, juicy oranges. This will give your bread the best flavor.
  • Zest the oranges before juicing them. This will release the essential oils that give oranges their characteristic flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bread tough.
  • Bake the bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the bread is cooked through.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving. This will allow the flavors to develop.

Conclusion:

Cranberry orange bread is a delicious and festive quick bread that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its moist texture, tangy flavor, and beautiful presentation, this bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give cranberry orange bread a try. You won't be disappointed!

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