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.

Steph Howard
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Yusuf Sseruyange
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This bread is perfect for a holiday brunch.


charles bessett
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Gabriel Hickman
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I've made this bread several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover cranberries.


Chukwuyenum Success
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This bread is amazing! I love the moist texture and the tart cranberries.


Johan Hernandez
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The cranberries were a bit too tart for me.


Treyana Edwards
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I found the bread to be a bit dry.


Agangan Blessing
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This bread is a bit too spicy for my taste.


Aliyah Adekola
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I wasn't sure about the combination of cranberries and nuts, but I was pleasantly surprised. This bread is delicious!


smomondiya sbanda
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I love the combination of cranberries and nuts in this bread. It's the perfect holiday treat.


Namugeere Sarah
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The recipe was easy to follow and the bread turned out moist and flavorful.


Peter Gingerelli
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This bread is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can use fresh or frozen cranberries.


danggar insan
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I made this bread for a holiday party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor and moist texture.


Sharla Anees
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This cranberry nut bread was a hit with my family! The combination of tart cranberries and crunchy nuts was perfect. I also loved the hint of spice from the cinnamon and nutmeg.