Grandmother's Famous Cranberry Bread

Warm, zesty, and bursting with bursts of tart cranberries, Grandmother's Famous Cranberry Bread is the perfect balance of sweetness and citrus. This timeless recipe combines fresh orange juice, fragrant orange zest, and a hint of crunch from optional walnuts or pecans to create a moist and flavorful loaf that’s a holiday favorite. With only 15 minutes of prep time, this quick bread is an effortless way to bring nostalgic homemade charm to your table. Whether enjoyed as a breakfast treat, a cozy snack with tea, or a seasonal gift for loved ones, this cranberry bread is as versatile as it is delicious. Bake up a slice of tradition and savor the irresistible aroma wafting from your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.75 cups orange juice
• 1 tablespoons grated orange zest
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
• 0.5 cups chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 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 baking soda.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine the orange juice, grated orange zest, vegetable oil, and egg. Beat until well blended.

Step 4

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix to avoid a dense bread.

Step 5

Gently fold in the chopped cranberries and nuts (if using) until evenly distributed.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 7

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

Step 8

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

Step 9

Slice and serve! Enjoy this cranberry bread as is, or spread with butter for an extra treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(988.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2580.5

Total Fat 77.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18.8g
Cholesterol 219.5mg	0%
Sodium 2602.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 438.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.9g	0%
Total Sugars 226.4g
Protein 43.8g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 143.1mg	0%
Iron 14.8mg	0%
Potassium 1112.2mg	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: 26.7%

Protein: 6.7%

Carbs: 66.7%