Charlotte's Whole Cranberry Bread

Brighten up your baking repertoire with Charlotte’s Whole Cranberry Bread, a delightful quick bread that perfectly balances tart, juicy cranberries with the zesty sweetness of fresh orange juice and zest. This recipe yields a moist and tender loaf, accentuated by the subtle crunch of optional walnuts for added texture. With minimal prep time and pantry staples like all-purpose flour and granulated sugar, this cranberry bread is as easy to make as it is satisfying. Whether you’re preparing it for a festive holiday spread or a cozy breakfast treat, its vibrant flavor and beautiful bursts of cranberry make every slice irresistible. Plus, it keeps wonderfully for a few days or can be frozen for future enjoyment, ensuring you’ll always have a slice of sunshine ready to serve!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 tablespoon Orange zest
• 0.5 cup Fresh orange juice
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 Large egg
• 0.25 cup Milk
• 1.5 cups Fresh whole cranberries
• 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and orange zest until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, melted butter, egg, and milk.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter will be thick.

Step 5

Fold in the fresh cranberries and walnuts (if using) until evenly distributed in the batter.

Step 6

Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean.

Step 8

Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Slice and serve! For storage, wrap the bread tightly in plastic wrap and keep at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1123.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2767.3

Total Fat 95.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 315.5mg	0%
Sodium 2635.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 452.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.2g	0%
Total Sugars 228.4g
Protein 46.0g	0%

Vitamin D 67.8IU	0%
Calcium 234.1mg	0%
Iron 15.0mg	0%
Potassium 1182.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.1%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 63.4%