Mini Cranberry Pecan Loaves

Brighten up your holiday table or any occasion with these delightful Mini Cranberry Pecan Loaves! Packed with tart bursts of fresh cranberries, the warm nuttiness of chopped pecans, and a hint of zesty orange, these perfectly portioned loaves are a festive treat brimming with seasonal flavors. The tender crumb is achieved using rich buttermilk and a touch of vanilla for added depth, while the melted butter ensures a moist, buttery texture. Quick to prepare in under an hour, these mini loaves make for a wonderful homemade gift or an irresistible snack to pair with your favorite warm beverage. Simple yet sophisticated, these golden-brown loaves are as visually charming as they are delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large Egg
• 0.75 cups Buttermilk
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups Fresh or frozen cranberries
• 0.75 cups Pecans, chopped
• 1 teaspoons Orange zest

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease six mini loaf pans.

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, egg, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Mix until well blended.

Step 4

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the cranberries, pecans, and orange zest until evenly distributed.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared mini loaf pans, filling each about 3/4 full.

Step 7

Place the mini loaf pans on a baking sheet and transfer to the preheated oven.

Step 8

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaves comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the loaves from the oven and let cool in the pans for 10 minutes.

Step 10

Carefully remove the loaves from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or packaging.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1201.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3445.8

Total Fat 172.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 72.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.3g
Cholesterol 498.0mg	0%
Sodium 2212.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 445.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.8g	0%
Total Sugars 226.2g
Protein 48.6g	0%

Vitamin D 148.9IU	0%
Calcium 381.8mg	0%
Iron 15.0mg	0%
Potassium 1207.7mg	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: 44.0%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 50.5%