Heather's Cranberry Pumpkin Bread

Delight in the cozy flavors of fall with Heather's Cranberry Pumpkin Bread, a perfectly moist and flavorful quick bread that’s bursting with seasonal charm. This recipe combines the natural sweetness of pumpkin puree with the tart, vibrant pop of fresh or frozen cranberries, making each bite a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy. Warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg add depth and a comforting aroma, while optional chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans bring a delightful crunch. Ready in just over an hour and ideal for breakfast, brunch, or an indulgent snack, this easy-to-make bread is a crowd-pleaser during the holidays or any time you want to savor the essence of autumn. Whether enjoyed warm or cooled, it’s perfect on its own or spread with a pat of butter. Bake up a loaf and fill your kitchen with the irresistible fragrance of pumpkin and spices!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 0.5 cup water
• 1.5 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
• 0.5 cup chopped nuts (optional, such as walnuts or pecans)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or two smaller loaf pans.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly combined.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and water. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the cranberries and chopped nuts (if using) to evenly distribute them throughout the batter.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan(s), smoothing the top with a spatula if necessary.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 60–70 minutes (if using one large pan) or 45–55 minutes (for smaller pans), or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1489.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3951.3

Total Fat 150.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 69.1g
Cholesterol 4.9mg	0%
Sodium 3744.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 649.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.8g	0%
Total Sugars 423.4g
Protein 36.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 195.7mg	0%
Iron 16.8mg	0%
Potassium 1252.1mg	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: 33.0%

Protein: 3.6%

Carbs: 63.4%