Cranberry Orange Nut Bread

Sweet and classy: impress your family with this delicious Cranberry Nut Bread with a sweet orange glaze. This bread will absolutely grant you the energy for the day ahead whether you enjoy for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Where did this recipe come from?

This delectable bread comes from my family’s recipe book that beholds tried and true recipes from three generations of family cooks. Learn more about me here.

I made this bread for the first time for Easter and it was a crowd-pleaser. I have since made it three more times with nothing going to waste. This sweet bread lasts about a week on the counter and pairs perfectly with a hot cup of coffee.

Substitutions are endless for this cranberry nut bread

This recipe used toasted pecans and cranberries. You can easily use other types of nuts or dried fruits. This combination of zesty orange and tart cranberries is perfect for a Spring day.

Here are some other substitutions:

• Maple syrup or honey instead of granulated sugar
• Toasted walnuts instead of pecans
• Lemon juice/zest instead of orange
• Whole milk instead of buttermilk

Next time, I’m going to make a blueberry oat bread with a lemon glaze. Sounds amazing as a Summer dessert. Recipe to come!

This bread is the perfect dessert after a delicious Spring lunch or dinner. Dare I say, I’ve even enjoyed this bread for breakfast once or twice.

Let’s make Cranberry Nut Bread!

Ingredients needed:

• 6 oz package dried cranberries (sweetened or unsweetened)
• 1 tbsp grated zest from an orange
• 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
• 2/3 cup or buttermilk
• 6 tbsp melted unsalted butter
• 1 large egg
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract

Step-by-step directions:

• Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat to 350°.
• Grease a 9×5 loaf pan.
• Heat skillet to medium heat. Add nuts and shake pan frequently until nuts are fragrant. Chop pecans and dried cranberries coarsely and set aside.

• Stir together orange juice, zest, butter, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and beaten egg in a small bowl.

• Stir together wet and dry ingredients with a rubber spatula. Gently fold in cranberries and nuts. Do not over mix.

• Bake bread for 40-50 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

• Allow bread to cool for about 10 minutes for transferring to a wire rack to cool. Enjoy with friends and family!