Best 7 Spicy Cranberry Nut Bread Recipes

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Cranberry nut bread is a delectable treat that combines the tangy sweetness of cranberries with the nutty crunch of walnuts or pecans. This popular quick bread is often made with a hint of spice, such as cinnamon or nutmeg, to create a warm and inviting flavor. Whether you are looking for a festive holiday bread or a simple snack to enjoy with your morning coffee, spicy cranberry nut bread is a versatile and delicious choice. With its vibrant red hue and delectable taste, it is sure to be a hit at any gathering.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY NUT BREAD II



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This is a fast, festive bread for the Thanksgiving or Christmas holiday dinner table. Tart, fragrant and filled with nuts!

Provided by ANDROMEDA050456

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes     Cranberry Bread Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ cup butter
1 egg
¾ cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • In a small bowl, beat the egg, orange juice and orange zest. Blend into the dry mixture. Stir in the cranberries and walnuts. Transfer to the loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven 65 to 70 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted at center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes, remove to wire rack and cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 390.2 mg, Sugar 22.4 g

CRANBERRY NUT BREAD I



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A moist quick bread with a faint hint of orange flavor, and the tang of bits of cranberries.

Provided by Karin Christian

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes     Cranberry Bread Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
¾ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chopped cranberries
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 egg
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
¾ cup orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • Combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Add the cranberries and walnuts, and stir to coat with flour. Mix together the egg, oil, orange juice, and orange zest. Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture, and stir until just blended. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack, and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 265.4 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

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

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 NUT BREAD



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Cranberries freeze admirably, just as you purchase them in plastic bags. With several extra bags of the bright scarlet berries obtained now when they are available and tucked into the freezer you will have the raw materials for a change of pace condiment to serve with roasted poultry or meats at other times of the year, or for quick breads or pies.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     breakfast, side dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 large loaf

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter
1 egg
3/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Greasing 9-by-5-by-3-inch baking pan.
  • Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a large bowl. Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut in butter until the mixture resembles corn meal.
  • Beat egg until thick and light. Stir in orange juice and rind. Lightly stir this mixture into the flour mixture just until the ingredients are blended. Fold in cranberries and nuts.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, until the bread is golden brown and springs back when lightly touched.
  • Cool on a rack, wrap in foil and hold overnight before slicing.

SKINNY CRANBERRY-NUT BREAD



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50% less fat • 23% fewer calories than the original recipe. Here's a sweet bread that won't bog you down.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h25m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1/2 cup real maple syrup
1/3 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 egg whites
1 egg
2 cups fresh or frozen (thawed and drained) cranberries, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted*

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottoms only of 2 (8x4-inch) loaf pans with shortening or cooking spray. In large bowl, mix flours, sugar, baking powder, salt, ginger and baking soda until well blended.
  • In medium bowl, stir milk, maple syrup, oil, vanilla and eggs until well blended. Stir into flour mixture until well mixed. Stir in cranberries and pecans. Spoon batter evenly into pans.
  • Bake 55 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Loosen sides of loaves from pans; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Wrap tightly and store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

CRANBERRY NUT BREAD



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I created this recipe 14 years ago by combing a couple of recipes from my collection. A friends suggested I add even more cranberries. Now there's a big burst of tart cranberry and lots of crunchy nuts in every piece. -Dawn Lowenstein, Hatboro, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 large egg
3/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk the egg, orange juice and zest; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cranberries and walnuts. , Spoon batter into a greased and floured 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 65-70 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 258mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

QUICK CRANBERRY NUT BREAD



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Make and share this Quick Cranberry Nut Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Rickie Green

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 (16 ounce) can ocean spray whole berry cranberry sauce
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • DIRECTIONS:.
  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch loaf pan.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg in a small mixing bowl; set aside.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat butter or margarine with sugar in a medium mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add egg; mix well. Break up cranberry sauce with a fork and add to the butter mixture. Add nuts. Add dry ingredients to the cranberry mixture, mixing just until the dry ingredients are moist.
  • Spread batter evenly into prepared loaf pan. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. If bread begins to brown too quickly, loosely cover with foil and continue to bake until bread tests done.
  • Makes 1 loaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 914.1, Fat 44.2, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 113.9, Sodium 397.6, Carbohydrate 122.4, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 69.4, Protein 13

Tips for Making the Best Spicy Cranberry Nut Bread

  • Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor. If using frozen cranberries, thaw them before using.
  • Toast the walnuts or pecans before adding them to the batter. This will bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bread tough.
  • Bake the bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can dry out the bread.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help the bread hold its shape.

Conclusion

Spicy cranberry nut bread is a delicious and festive quick bread that is perfect for the holiday season. It is easy to make and can be made with a variety of different nuts and spices. This bread is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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