pumpkin cranberry nut bread

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Little River, SC
Updated on Nov 18, 2013

Recipe makes two (2) loaves!!! This is a very dense bread but it has the BEST flavor - best of both worlds - pumpkin and cranberry, and the grated orange peel adds so much flavor! Attributable to Julie Lincoln, published in Penzeys Spices Holiday 2013 magazine.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Bake
yield 24 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange rind
  • 3/4 cup butter, softened at room temperature
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 3 - eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 15 ounces can pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

How To Make pumpkin cranberry nut bread

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350. Combine dry ingredients and set aside.
  • Step 2
    In large mixing bowl, cream butter and both sugars. Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
  • Step 3
    Add the vanilla, pumpkin and grated peel to butter mixture.
  • Step 4
    Add the dry mixture in fourths to the butter mixture, mixing after each addition. Stir in cranberries and nuts.
  • Step 5
    Divide the batter between two 8 x 4 1/4 inch greased and floured load pans and bake at 350 for 55 to 65 minutes (check after 55 minutes for a toothpick to come out clean).

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Category: Sweet Breads
Keyword: #Christmas
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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