Cranberry Orange Nut Loaf Recipe Video

One more cranberry recipe - this time for a nice cranberry orange loaf. Tart and delicious with a cup of coffee and a great way to use up leftover fresh or frozen cranberries.

Summary

Preparation Time35 MinCooking Time1 Hr 0 Min
Ready In1 Hr 35 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings8
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

For the dry ingredients
 Butter1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Sugar1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Eggs1 Large
 Orange juice1 Large (to make 3/4 cup)
For the wet ingredients
 Flour2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Baking powder1 1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Baking soda1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Salt1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Orange rind1 Large, grated
 Cranberries1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs)
 Walnuts1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (Optional)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 328 Calories from Fat 93

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11 g16.6%

Saturated Fat 4.2 g21.2%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 41.6 mg13.9%

Sodium 291.5 mg12.1%

Total Carbohydrates 54 g18.1%

Dietary Fiber 2.5 g10%

Sugars 27 g

Protein 5 g10.4%

Vitamin A 5% Vitamin C 19.3%

Calcium 9.2% Iron 10.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Grease a 9 x 5 loaf pan. Keep aside

MAKING
3. In an electric mixer bowl, cream the butter. Add sugar and beat until smooth and creamy.
4. Stir in the egg and beat the mixture until well combined. Add orange juice and beat the batter until just combined.
5. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, orange rind and cranberries. Stir until well combined.
6. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and beat the mixture until well combined.
7. Take the greased loaf pan, pour the batter into it and spread it evenly, and smooth out the top.
8. Bake it in the oven at 350 degrees for an hour or until the tester comes out clean.
9. Once done, remove the pan from the oven and let the loaf sit in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove and let the loaf cool it completely on a rack.

SERVING
9. Cut the loaf into desired slices and serve with tea or coffee.

Comments

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foodpsychologist says :

Hi A1angiem , your Cranberry Orange Loaf looks delicious ! This is a quick bread right ? How is a quick bread different from a normal bread ? Could you please tell me? Also, if I were to try this fruity loaf for dessert, can you suggest one good dip that goes with this?
Posted on: 9 November 2009 - 4:25am
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