Best 6 Glazed Cranberry Swirl Loaf Recipes

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When the holidays approach, many people enjoy baking delicious treats to share with family and friends. If you're looking for a unique and flavorful recipe to add to your collection, consider making a glazed cranberry swirl loaf. This moist and tender bread is infused with the tart sweetness of cranberries and topped with a luscious glaze that adds an extra layer of flavor and richness. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delightful loaf that will be a hit at any gathering.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRANBERRY SWIRL LOAF



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My mother's made this bread for years, but she uses date filling. I loved her bread so much that I made my own, with cranberries for a slightly tart filling with the sweet streusel topping-sometimes I add a simple icing. Each slice reveals an enticing ruby swirl. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf (16 pieces).

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/3 cup sugar
1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup butter, cubed
FILLING:
1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional
TOPPING:
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cold butter, divided
GLAZE (optional):
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix sugar, yeast, salt and 1 cup flour. In a small saucepan, heat water, milk and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine cranberries, brown sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until cranberries are soft, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter, lemon juice and, if desired, walnuts. Cool., Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll into a 20x10-in. rectangle. Spread filling to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan, arranging in a slight zigzag fashion to fit., For topping, in a small bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in 1 tablespoon butter until crumbly. Melt remaining butter; brush over dough. Sprinkle with crumb mixture. Cover with a towel; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 40 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°., Bake until golden brown and dough is cooked through, 40-45 minutes. Carefully remove from pan to a wire rack to cool. If desired, combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GLAZED CRANBERRY SWIRL LOAF



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This is one of my favorite recipes to serve during the holidays. Without the filling, it makes a nice soft, chewy bread for any regular day! -Chris Carattini, Chadron, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 17

2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
1 large egg, room temperature
FILLING:
1/2 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
GLAZE:
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat the milk, water and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat until moistened. Add the egg. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add 1 cup flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, combine filling ingredients. , Punch dough down. Divide in half. Roll each portion into a 12x9-in. rectangle. Spread filling over each rectangle to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal. Twist the 2 rolls together; pinch ends to seal. Place in a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 95mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRANBERRY SWIRL COFFEECAKE



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This was a favorite of my family's when growing up - my Mom's specialty. I have entered this cake in several local agricultural fairs and it has won the blue ribbon three times and a best in show!

Provided by IRENED

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup butter
¾ cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup sour cream
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 (16 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
½ cup blanched slivered almonds
¾ cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon warm water
½ teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9 inch tube pan.
  • Cream butter or margarine adding sugar gradually. Add eggs one at time. Beating with an electric mixture on medium speed.
  • Mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. With electric beaters on low speed add flour mixture alternately with sour cream to butter mixture, ending with flour mix (do not overbeat). Stir in 1 teaspoon of almond extract.
  • Put a layer of half the batter in the pan the bottom of the pan, than a layer of whole cranberry sauce (1/2 the can). Repeat once more with the remaining batter and cranberry sauce. Sprinkle slivered almonds on top.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 minutes. Remove from pan after slightly cooling. Drizzle glaze on top.
  • To Make Glaze: Mix together confectioners' sugar, warm water, and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Drizzle over top of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 47.6 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 276.6 mg, Sugar 25 g

CRANBERRY SWIRL LOAF



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This is a beautiful swirl bread with a yummy topping! I got this from TOH. We loved it!! I make this with my KitchenAid. I'm sure you could make the dough in the bread machine if you wanted, too.

Provided by SweetsLady

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 -3 1/2 cups flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 (1/4 ounce) package fast rise yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1 cup fresh cranberries or 1 cup frozen cranberries
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon butter, cubed
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter, cold and divided

Steps:

  • In large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In saucepan, heat water, milk, and butter to 120-130 (I did this in the microwave). Add to dry ingredients, beat until combined. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
  • Turn onto a floured surface, knead until smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • For filling, combine cranberries, brown sugar, and water in small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in butter, walnuts, and lemon juice. Cool.
  • Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll into a 20-in. x 10-in. rectangle. Spread cooled filling to within 1/2 inches of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Place in a zigzag pattern in a greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pan.
  • For topping, combine flour and sugar in a small bowl; cut in 1 tablespoon butter until crumbly. Melt remaining butter; brush over dough. Sprinkle with topping. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until bread sounds hollow when tapped. Cool in pan for 10 minutes then carefully remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.

CRANBERRY SWIRL COFFEE CAKE



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Cranberries are an important crop in New England. This recipe produces a beautiful and delicious cake. From The Best Of Country Cooking 2003

Provided by The Daycare Lady

Categories     Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup walnuts, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in almond extract. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add the creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition.
  • Sprinkle the walnuts into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Spread half of the batter over nuts; top with half of the cranberry sauce. Repeat layers.
  • Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over coffee cake. Yield: 12-16 servings.

CRANBERRY APPLE SWIRL BREAD



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This yummy yeast bread combines the sweet-tart flavors of cranberry and apple to make a beautiful-looking and luscious-tasting loaf.

Provided by larkspur

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 17

5 ½ cups bread flour, divided
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons white sugar
3 tablespoons butter
¾ teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded apple
2 eggs
2 cups fresh cranberries
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup water
½ cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¾ cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons milk, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine 2 cups flour and yeast in a large mixing bowl.
  • Place milk, sugar, butter, and salt in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir until milk reaches 120 to 130 degrees F (50 to 55 degrees C) and butter almost melts, about 5 minutes.
  • Add warm milk to the flour mixture along with apple and eggs. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping the sides of the bowl constantly. Beat on high speed for 3 minutes. Stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can using a wooden spoon.
  • Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Knead in enough of the remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Shape dough into a ball. Place dough in a lightly greased bowl; turn once to grease the surface. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, combine cranberries, sugar, and water in a small saucepan. Cook until cranberries pop, about 15 minutes. Stir in walnuts, butter, and lemon juice. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Punch dough down. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
  • Roll 1/2 of the dough into a 14x9-inch rectangle. Spread 1/2 of the cranberry filling on top. Roll up both sides towards the center, starting from the short ends. Place loaf, rolled side-up, in a prepared pan. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Cover loaves and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped with your fingers, about 30 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool.
  • Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make glaze. Drizzle glaze over cooled loaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 121.8 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

Tips:

  • Prep Your Ingredients: Before you start baking, measure and prep all your ingredients to ensure a smooth baking process.
  • Use Fresh Cranberries: Fresh cranberries provide the best flavor and texture to the loaf. If using frozen cranberries, thaw them completely before using.
  • Zest the Orange: Freshly zested orange adds a bright citrus flavor to the loaf. Make sure to use unwaxed oranges for the best results.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense loaf. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Swirl the Cranberry Mixture: Once the batter is ready, spoon the cranberry mixture over the batter and gently swirl it in using a knife or spoon. This will create a beautiful marbled effect.
  • Bake Until a Toothpick Inserted Comes Out Clean: To ensure the loaf is fully baked, insert a toothpick into the center. It should come out clean with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let the Loaf Cool: Allow the loaf to cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help the loaf hold its shape and prevent it from crumbling.

Conclusion:

The Glazed Cranberry Swirl Loaf is a delightful treat that combines the tangy sweetness of cranberries with a moist and flavorful bread. It's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack. With its festive appearance and delicious taste, this loaf is sure to be a hit with family and friends. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get baking!

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