Amazing Cranberry Orange Bread
A delightful bread bursting with the zesty flavor of oranges and the tartness of cranberries, perfect for creating sweet memories with loved ones.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs (slightly beaten)
- 8 oz canned whole cranberries in sauce
- 1 large orange (zested and juiced)
- 2 tablespoons applesauce
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Grease or spray your loaf pan to prepare for baking.
Mixing Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Stir until well mixed and set aside.
- In another bowl, combine the slightly beaten eggs, cranberries in sauce, orange zest, orange juice, applesauce, almond extract, and vegetable oil. Whisk together until combined.
Combining Mixtures
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just incorporated, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- For muffins, pour the batter into greased muffin tins until about two-thirds full and bake for 20-23 minutes.
Notes
Serve sliced with butter or cream cheese. Great for gatherings or as a gift wrapped in cellophane. Store leftovers wrapped for up to three days or freeze for about three months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g
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