How to Make Cranberry Orange Almond Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing better than the smell of freshly baked bread wafting through the air, and this Cranberry Orange Almond Bread is sure to fill your kitchen with a delightful aroma. This recipe combines the tartness of cranberries, the freshness of orange zest, and the nuttiness of almonds to create a wonderfully flavorful and moist bread that is perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon McCormick® Ground Ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon McCormick® Ground Nutmeg
  • ⅓ cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cranberries
  • ½ cup slivered almonds

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In large bowl combine first 6 ingredients. Set aside.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    182 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 33mg
    • Sodium: 182mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 39mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 82mg