Last Updated on January 2, 2023 by Ellen Christian
Looking for a Thanksgiving cranberry bread recipe? Try this delicious cranberry bread with cinnamon and find out why it’s my favorite holiday quick bread.
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Cranberry Bread Recipe
Thanksgiving wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without a cranberry bread recipe. Having cranberry bread for Thanksgiving is a tradition in my home. We always have cranberry sauce but cranberry bread is the perfect snack while you’re waiting for Thanksgiving dinner or while you’re watching football after.
The best part about cranberry bread is that you can make it a few weeks early. Then, wrap it well in aluminum foil and store it in the freezer until Thanksgiving. There is so much to cook on Thanksgiving that I appreciate any recipe that I can make ahead of time.
Cranberry sauce bread recipe
Unlike many of the cranberry bread recipes that I’ve seen, this cranberry bread recipe starts with a can of whole berry cranberry sauce. Most of the cranberry bread recipes that I have made in the past start with fresh cranberries.
Because this recipe starts with a can of whole berry cranberry sauce, it is so much more moist than others I have tried. When I found this recipe in the Gooseberry Patch Hometown Harvest cookbook that I was sent for review, I new it would be the cranberry bread recipe I made for Thanksgiving this year.
The Gooseberry Patch Hometown Harvest cookbook includes hearty recipes, inspiring tips and warm fall memories. Recipes include breakfast, supper, Thanksgiving, Game Day, Pumpkin Patch, and Slow Cooker. There is a special section with memories called Over the River and Through the Woods.
The recipes included are simple and can easily be prepared by even a novice. I love that there are ideas for decorating, entertaining and gifts scattered throughout the book. It really makes this the perfect cookbook for the holidays.
Connect with Gooseberry Patch on their blog or on Facebook for more information.
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Cranberry Cinnamon Bread
Looking for a Thanksgiving cranberry bread recipe? Try this delicious cranberry bread with cinnamon and find out why it's my favorite holiday quick bread.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c whole wheat flour
- 1/2 c all purpose flour
- 2/3 c sugar
- 1 t salt
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 t cinnamon
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 16 oz can whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1 c chopped walnuts
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flours, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
- Add egg, cranberry sauce and walnuts.
- Stir just until moistened and a stiff batter forms.
- Pour batter into a greased 9"x5" loaf pan.
- Bake 350F for one hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center tests clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes.
- Turn out onto a wire rack; cool completely.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 290Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 378mgCarbohydrates: 50gFiber: 6gSugar: 25gProtein: 6g
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Can you use orange zest in this recipe? It looks divine! 😀
I’m sure you could! It is delicious!
I am going to pin this and make it for Thanksgiving. It looks delicious.
i have made cranberry bread before but never with whole wheat flour. Â it sounds very good!
This bread looks delicious. I love that it has cranberry in it!
That looks wonderful! It has my name on it! Those are AWESOME pics – simply BEAUTIFUL! 🙂
I love to bake this time of year and cranberries are always a huge favorite. I have 3 bags in the freezer right now waiting to be tossed into something creative!
I really love their cookbooks and I do what you do with sweet breads. I freeze them and then grab a piece at a time!
Yum, that looks amazing!!!
I haven’t tried a cranberry recipe like this. Your bread turned out amazing and looks delicious! I love recipes you can bake and freeze ahead for Thanksgiving since about a million other things need to be in the oven on Thanksgiving.Â
Looks amazing!!! Great recipe for the holidays! Thanks for sharing!
I love cranberries in baked goods. This looks just wonderful!
Yummy, this is the perfect bread for the holidays. I can see myself gifting this one, thanks so much for sharing!Â
Looks very tasty. Perfect for the holidays!
Just thinking about this recipe makes my mouth water… YUMYY
Oh Yum Ellen that sounds heavenly! I would have never thought of a combination like this!!! This would make a great breakfast bread!Â