Cranberry Orange Bread Recipe
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Cranberry Orange Bread

By: Marsha Ransom 
"Marsha Ransom of South Haven, Michigan found this recipe in a children's storybook. Now it's a family favorite."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (33)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 cup golden raisins

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg and orange peel. Combine the dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with juice. Fold in cranberries and raisins. Pour into a greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pan.
  2. Bake at 350 degrees F for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2008 by jkincolorado   view full review
This was SO good!! Not too tart, not too sweet. I used whole wheat flour and added 1/2 cup...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2007 by jessimae   view full review
I used a variation of this recipe to make muffins - used dried cranberries (3/4 c.) and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2007 by SARAHLOUZOO   view full review
This recipe makes a delicious loaf of cranberry orange bread, but my loaf pan was too small...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2009 by rhelikar   view full review
WOW! This bread is unbelievable! I used dried cranberries instead of fresh or frozen, 6 tbsp...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2011 by ANJACKSON   view full review
Cranberry and orange are such a wonderful combination, so this recipe jumped out at me! I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2008 by Sunkrysta   view full review
This was fabulous but I think it needed a little more sugar. I used frozen cranberries, but I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2008 by Ann   view full review
This is very tasty. I used velencia orange peel. My sister says it is the best bread she ever...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2009 by anpa   view full review
Thought this was a really good recipe. We don't have big sweet tooth in the family, so this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2011 by EILISH40   view full review
This is probably the best cranberry bread I have found and perfect as submitted. Because we...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2010 by Pepper   view full review
We make this every year to leave for Santa, instead of cookies. It is not overly sweet, and...

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