Cranberry Apple Quick Bread

Brighten up your baking routine with this Cranberry Apple Quick Bread—a vibrant, fruit-packed loaf that’s as delicious as it is simple to make. Bursting with tart cranberries and sweet diced apple, this quick bread offers the perfect balance of flavors, while warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg add cozy autumnal notes. The recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, using pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and baking powder, along with optional chopped nuts for added crunch. With its moist, tender crumb and a bake time of under an hour, this versatile bread is ideal for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. Serve it slightly warm, and get ready for a comforting slice of seasonal perfection! Perfect for fall gatherings or as an everyday treat, this quick bread also stores beautifully, making it a make-ahead marvel.

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
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1.5 cups fresh cranberries, roughly chopped
• 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and diced
• 2 large eggs
• 0.5 cups milk
• 0.25 cups unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups optional: chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan lightly with butter or spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until evenly combined.

Step 3

Gently fold in the chopped cranberries and diced apple, ensuring they are evenly coated with the dry mixture. This prevents them from sinking to the bottom of the loaf during baking.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined. If using chopped nuts, fold them in at this stage. Avoid overmixing, as this may result in a dense bread.

Step 6

Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

Step 8

Remove the loaf pan from the oven and allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Carefully transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Step 9

Serve slices of cranberry apple quick bread slightly warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1278.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2901.3

Total Fat 99.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 512.1mg	0%
Sodium 2286.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 467.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.2g	0%
Total Sugars 240.6g
Protein 51.8g	0%

Vitamin D 135.7IU	0%
Calcium 356.3mg	0%
Iron 15.6mg	0%
Potassium 1304.9mg	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: 7.0%

Carbs: 62.9%