Description
This Cranberry Apple Bread is a delightful combination of tart cranberries, sweet apples, and warm spices, all baked into a moist and flavorful loaf. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, this quick bread is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, halved
- 1 cup peeled and finely diced apple (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until smooth.
- Mix Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Fold in the cranberries, diced apple, and nuts if using.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Wrap leftover bread tightly and store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Delicious toasted with a spread of butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
