Best 4 Spiced Cranberry Wheat Bread Recipes

With its vibrant hue and tangy sweetness, spiced cranberry wheat bread is a delightful treat that combines the flavors of cranberries, aromatic spices, and the nutty flavor of whole wheat flour. This bread is perfect for the holiday season or any special occasion. It can be enjoyed toasted with butter, slathered with cream cheese, or simply eaten on its own. While there are many variations of this recipe, each one offers a unique combination of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer a dense and chewy loaf or a light and airy one, there is a spiced cranberry wheat bread recipe out there that is sure to satisfy your cravings.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

SPICED CRANBERRY WHEAT BREAD

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"Here's a healthy, hearty bread that's perfect for toasting or just snacking," shares Trisha Kruse in Eagle, Idaho. "The spices and orange flavors really blend well with the cranberries to make this a fall and winter favorite."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h25m

Yield 1 loaf (2 pounds, 16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups water (70° to 80°)
1/3 cup honey
2 tablespoons canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
2-1/4 cups bread flour
1-1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon grated orange zest

Steps:

In bread machine pan, place the first 10 ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select whole grain bread setting. Choose crust color and 2-lb. loaf setting if available. , Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed)., Just before the final kneading (your machine may audibly signal this), add the cranberries and orange peel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SPICY CRANBERRY NUT BREAD

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Whenever Maxine Smith of Owanka, South Dakota serves slices of this favorite treat, someone asks for her recipe. "It's a moist, dark holiday bread chock-full of old-fashioned, spicy goodness," she notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 loaves (16 loaves each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups halved fresh or frozen cranberries, divided
2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine 1-1/2 cups cranberries, sugar and orange zest. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and cook for 6-8 minutes or until the cranberries are softened. Remove from the heat; stir in the remaining berries and set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and cloves. Combine the eggs, sour cream and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until blended. Fold in cranberries and pecans. , Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CRANBERRY PECAN SPICED BREAD

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Start this spicy whole wheat yeast bread with lots of warm spices, dried cranberries and chopped pecans in your bread machine. When done, shape it and bake it! This recipe is fun to play with! Change the spices, nuts and dried fruit according to your preference. Tastes great as a sandwich bread, toasted, warm with butter or French toast!

Provided by Fervent Frugal Foodie

Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 2h55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 ½ cups water (80 degrees F (27 degrees C))
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons powdered milk
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup very finely chopped pecans
4 cups whole wheat bread flour
2 ½ teaspoons yeast
½ cup chopped dried cranberries

Steps:

Place water, olive oil, brown sugar, salt, powdered milk, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, pecans, flour, yeast, and cranberries in a bread machine in the order listed. Run "dough" cycle. Check dough halfway through kneading cycle to ensure it has a tacky consistency.
Grease a loaf pan. Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface. Shape into a loaf; place in the loaf pan. Cover loosely with a towel or waxed paper and let rise in warm place until doubled, 30 to 45 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Cholesterol 1.9 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 400.3 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

CRANBERRY MANGO BREAD

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This is a wonderful holiday bread, and the mango complements the cranberries nicely.

Provided by Sue Tyner

Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Fruit Bread Recipes Cranberry Bread Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 eggs, beaten
1 cup white sugar
1 cup mango puree
1 tablespoon orange zest
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup chopped cranberries
¾ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, beat together eggs and sugar until smooth. Thoroughly blend in mango puree, orange zest, and canola oil.
In a separate medium bowl, sift together flour, salt, and baking powder. Blend into the mango mixture. Fold in cranberries and walnuts. Transfer to a medium loaf pan.
Bake 55 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40.8 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 327.3 mg, Sugar 20.3 g

Tips:

When making the cranberry sauce, be sure to use fresh cranberries. This will give the sauce a brighter flavor and a more vibrant color.
If you don't have any dried orange peel, you can substitute 1 tablespoon of grated orange zest.
For a sweeter bread, add an extra 1/4 cup of sugar to the batter.
If you don't have any wheat flour, you can use all-purpose flour instead.
Be sure to grease the loaf pan before baking the bread. This will help prevent the bread from sticking.
To test if the bread is done baking, insert a toothpick into the center of the loaf. If the toothpick comes out clean, the bread is done.
Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Spiced cranberry wheat bread is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and tart flavor, this bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a tasty and festive bread to bake, give this spiced cranberry wheat bread a try.