Description
Seasonal warmth embraces home kitchens with pumpkin cranberry orange bread, a delightful autumn treat. Fragrant spices and tangy cranberries dance through moist quick bread, promising comfort in each delectable slice you’ll savor.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins:
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 tbsp orange zest
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
- Sift together all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, creating a uniform mixture that will ensure even distribution of spices and leavening agents.
- Whisk pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, both sugars, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until smooth and completely integrated.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender bread texture.
- Carefully incorporate orange zest and fresh orange juice into the batter, creating a vibrant citrus undertone.
- Gently fold in fresh cranberries, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture to ensure each slice contains bursts of tart fruit.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula to create an even surface.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, slice and serve, enjoying the harmonious blend of seasonal flavors and textures.
Notes
- Enhance moisture by substituting some oil with applesauce for a lighter, healthier version of the bread.
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch and nutty depth to complement the soft bread texture.
- Adjust cranberry quantity based on personal preference, using dried or frozen cranberries as alternative options when fresh aren’t available.
- Create a gluten-free variation by replacing all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg