Holiday Season Cranberry Bread

Delight in the festive flavors of the season with this Holiday Season Cranberry Bread, a perfect blend of tart cranberries, zesty orange, and warm cinnamon spice. This easy-to-make quick bread is a holiday favorite, combining fresh ingredients like chopped cranberries and orange zest with pantry staples for a moist, flavorful loaf that’s ideal for breakfast, dessert, or gifting. The subtle hints of vanilla and melted butter create an irresistibly soft crumb, while the bright cranberry bursts add a tangy twist in every bite. Ready in just over an hour, this versatile recipe is perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy winter mornings. Serve it plain, with a dollop of butter, or paired with a mug of spiced tea for a seasonal treat that will bring joy to every table.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

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
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1.5 cups Fresh cranberries (roughly chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Orange zest
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
• 0.75 cups Milk
• 1 unit Large egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the chopped fresh cranberries and orange zest to the flour mixture. Toss until the cranberries are evenly coated to prevent clumping.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla extract until fully combined.

Step 5

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.

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 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in 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 it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Step 9

Enjoy your festive Holiday Season Cranberry Bread plain, with butter, or alongside your favorite holiday beverages!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1040.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2799.3

Total Fat 108.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 65.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 464.5mg	0%
Sodium 2237.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 427.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.5g	0%
Total Sugars 219.6g
Protein 39.1g	0%

Vitamin D 121.5IU	0%
Calcium 362.7mg	0%
Iron 12.8mg	0%
Potassium 848.2mg	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: 34.4%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 60.1%