maine spiced cranberry nut bread
We have cranberries in Maine, too!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Make this spiced cranberry nut bread all fall and holiday season. This festive quick bread is packed with cranberries and hazelnuts. The spice is subtle and pairs well with the other ingredients. There are pops of tartness from the cranberries and a hint of orange flavor in every bite. If you don't like hazelnuts, walnuts would be a delicious option. Wrap in plastic wrap and attach a festive bow for a lovely holiday gift.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
1 Hr
method
Bake
yield
10 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 4 tablespoons water
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, roughly chopped
- 1 cup hazelnuts, roughly chopped
- confectioners' sugar, for dusting
How To Make maine spiced cranberry nut bread
Test Kitchen Tips
Every oven is different. Ours baked for 10 minutes longer.
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Step 1Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Sift the flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and ginger into a large mixing bowl. -
Step 2Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in the orange juice, melted butter, water, and egg.
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Step 3Using a wooden spoon. beat the liquid mixture gradually drawing in the flour from the outside edge.
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Step 4Add the cranberries and nuts. Stir to mix completely.
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Step 5Lightly grease a loaf pan about 9 X 5". Press a strip of parchment paper on the base and up the sides. Lightly grease the paper and flour the whole inside of the pan. Spread batter into the prepared pan.
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Step 6Bake in a preheated oven for about 1 hour or until a skewer inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
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Step 7Let sit in the pan for about 5 minutes. Then remove the bread and cool on a wire rack.
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Step 8Lightly dust with confectioners' sugar, if desired. Cut into slices to serve.
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Nutrition Facts
(per serving*)
calories: 281kcal, carbohydrates: 44g, cholesterol: 25mg, fat: 10g, fiber: 2g, protein: 5g, saturated fat: 2g, sodium: 182mg, sugar: 22g, unsaturated fat: 8g
*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information is estimated.
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