Mom's World Famous Cranberry Bread

Celebrate the warm, tangy-sweet flavors of the season with Mom's World Famous Cranberry Bread, a timeless recipe that combines the zest of fresh orange with the tart burst of coarsely chopped cranberries in every bite. This easy-to-make quick bread features a tender, buttery crumb thanks to cold unsalted butter worked into the dry ingredients, and it's perfectly balanced with the sweetness of orange juice and the crunch of optional walnuts. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep and an hour in the oven, this delightful loaf is ideal for holiday gatherings, brunch spreads, or as a cozy afternoon treat. Serve it warm with a pat of butter or enjoy it on its own—this cranberry bread is a crowd-pleasing favorite you'll come back to year after year!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 cup Unsalted butter (cold)
• 1 large Egg
• 0.75 cup Orange juice
• 1 tablespoon Grated orange zest
• 1.5 cups Fresh or frozen cranberries (coarsely chopped)
• 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

Using a pastry cutter or two knives, cut the cold unsalted butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, beat the egg lightly. Add the orange juice and grated orange zest, and stir to combine.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Stir just until the batter is moistened; do not overmix.

Step 6

Gently fold in the coarsely chopped cranberries and optional walnuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 7

Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1175.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2822.4

Total Fat 99.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 348.7mg	0%
Sodium 1982.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 458.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.6g	0%
Total Sugars 232.5g
Protein 44.9g	0%

Vitamin D 82.9IU	0%
Calcium 166.3mg	0%
Iron 15.0mg	0%
Potassium 1247.7mg	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: 30.8%

Protein: 6.2%

Carbs: 63.1%