tasty nostalgia
This cranberry walnut bread is a classic recipe of my grandmother’s, and it’s one of my favorite nostalgic treats during the holiday season. Even though we’re past the holidays, you can certainly enjoy this sweet and nutty bread throughout the winter and let it bring you comfort. Paired best with a warming cup of afternoon tea or your morning coffee, this cranberry bread is tart with the perfect amount of sweetness and a hint of delicious orange flavor. Whether you’re desiring some nostalgia for the holiday season or you’re just looking for a fun winter comfort food, this cranberry walnut bread won’t disappoint.
⟶ the recipe
cranberry walnut bread
ingredients
2 cups flour
¾ cups sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon Kosher salt
Zest of 1 orange
⅔ cup orange juice
2 eggs
6 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups fresh cranberries
½ cup chopped walnuts
Prep time
15 minutes
Cook time
1 hour
Total time
1 hour 15 minutes
Makes 1 loaf
instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line loaf pan with wax paper after greasing it with some oil.
In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder and soda, salt, and orange zest. Stir in the orange juice.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with the melted butter, then stir into the dry ingredients, until well-combined.
Fold in nuts and cranberries. Pour batter into the loaf pan, and bake for 45 to 55 minutes, until an inserted knife comes out clean.
⟶ modifications
- You can skip the chopped walnuts if desired. Or you can swap them for another kind of nut like pecans or pistachios
⟶ make it ahead
- Store at room temperature in a bread box or tightly wrapped with aluminum foil
- You can also freeze leftovers by wrapping it in freezer wrap and thawing on the counter when ready to eat
