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Cranberry Orange Almond Bread

"Enjoy the tartness of cranberries with a refreshing orange flavor in a tantalizing breakfast bread that makes a terrific gift idea too."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (17)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
55 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/3 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cranberries
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In large bowl combine first 6 ingredients. Set aside.
  2. In a bowl, cream butter with sugar and vanilla. Add orange zest, eggs, and orange juice until well combined. Gradually add orange mixture to dry ingredients. Mix until just moistened. Fold in cranberries and almonds.
  3. Pour batter into well-greased 9x5-inch loaf pan and bake 55-60 minutes, or for mini-loaves use three 5 1/2x3-inch mini-loaf pans and bake 35 minutes, or until wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan. Cool at least 2 hours before cutting.

Footnotes

  • If using dried cranberries, boil 2 cups water in small saucepan. Remove from heat and add 1 cup dried cranberries, cover and let stand 15 minutes. Drain but do not rinse. Substitute for fresh cranberries in Step 2.
  • If using frozen cranberries, do not thaw. Toss with dry ingredients in Step 1.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 182 | Total Fat: 6.9g | Cholesterol: 37mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2002 by NEVAS.MOM   view full review
This was absolutely the most beautiful "fruit bread" I've ever had! Mind you, i'm crazy about...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2002 by MLEBROWN   view full review
Try with walnuts too.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2006 by Marie C.   view full review
I used 1&1/2c cranberries cut in half and an extra 1/2tsp vanilla. Fragrant and delicious.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2005 by Michele   view full review
very tasty, but I add orange juice that is more concentrated than usual. Also watch the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2005 by TRISKELE   view full review
I followed the recipe exactly and found it to be a great moist quick bread. I only cooked it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2005 by Trisha   view full review
Pretty good. I can't give 5 stars because it was kind of dry. The flavor was nice though.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2004 by BLUEGIRL5   view full review
A great recipe for cranberry orange bread. It came out perfectly, and the spices were just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2004 by Kate T   view full review
The sweetness and tartness of the bread is just perfect. I would add a little more orange...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2007 by laurabora   view full review
very delicious, only thing I changed was almond extract for the vanilla.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2005 by Nicki   view full review
My granddaughter and I made this for Thanksgiving. It was delicious and moist -- although we...

 

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