Cranberry Thanksgiving Bread

Celebrate the flavors of the season with this irresistible Cranberry Thanksgiving Bread, a delightful quick bread that's bursting with fresh, tart cranberries and zesty orange flavor. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, this loaf offers a cozy aroma and moist texture, thanks to a touch of melted butter and milk. For added crunch, fold in chopped walnuts, or skip them for a nut-free treat. Ideal as a breakfast option, snack, or even a festive dessert, this easy-to-make bread comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time and bakes to golden perfection in under an hour. Serve it warm, with a smear of butter or drizzle of honey, for a heartfelt homemade addition to your holiday table that guests will adore.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 0.25 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Fresh cranberries, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Orange zest
• 0.5 cup Walnuts, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract, and stir until well combined.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the chopped cranberries, orange zest, and walnuts (if using) until evenly distributed in the batter.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Slice and serve as is, or with a pat of butter and a drizzle of honey for extra flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1033.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2808.5

Total Fat 104.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 517.6mg	0%
Sodium 2078.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 427.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.6g	0%
Total Sugars 219.3g
Protein 54.9g	0%

Vitamin D 162.5IU	0%
Calcium 407.4mg	0%
Iron 15.6mg	0%
Potassium 1120.2mg	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: 32.7%

Protein: 7.7%

Carbs: 59.6%