Norwegian Lingonberry Nut Bread

Discover the charm of Scandinavian baking with this Norwegian Lingonberry Nut Bread, a moist and flavorful treat that beautifully balances tart lingonberries with the warm nuttiness of walnuts or pecans. This quick bread recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, buttermilk, and cinnamon with the unique addition of lingonberry preserves, creating a sweet and slightly tangy loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, a mid-day snack, or a holiday table centerpiece. With an optional boost of fresh or frozen lingonberries for added texture and a vibrant flavor pop, this bread bakes to golden perfection in under an hour. Serve it warm with a pat of butter or a dollop of extra lingonberry preserves for a truly comforting Nordic-inspired indulgence. Perfect for cozy mornings or gifting during festive seasons, this recipe is sure to delight.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 2 units large eggs
• 0.75 cup buttermilk
• 0.5 cup lingonberry preserves
• 0.75 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• 0.5 cup fresh or frozen lingonberries (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 all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar. Mix until smooth.

Step 4

Add the eggs to the butter mixture, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Step 5

Stir in the buttermilk and lingonberry preserves, ensuring everything is well blended.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans and the optional fresh or frozen lingonberries, if desired.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.

Step 9

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

Step 10

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

Step 11

Slice and serve on its own or with a smear of butter or additional lingonberry preserves. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1077.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3101.0

Total Fat 126.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 43.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 521.3mg	0%
Sodium 3078.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 454.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.8g	0%
Total Sugars 229.8g
Protein 58.7g	0%

Vitamin D 175.2IU	0%
Calcium 475.0mg	0%
Iron 17.4mg	0%
Potassium 1255.3mg	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: 35.7%

Protein: 7.4%

Carbs: 56.9%