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Cranberry Banana Bread

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This Cranberry Banana Bread is a delightful twist on the classic quick bread, combining the natural sweetness of ripe mashed bananas with the bright, tart pop of fresh cranberries. The addition of chopped walnuts adds a satisfying crunch and nutty depth, while a simple cranberry juice glaze soaks into the warm loaf for extra moisture and flavor. Its the perfect comfort food for cozy mornings, afternoon snacks, or as a sweet treat alongside coffee or tea. The balance of sweet and sour makes it incredibly versatile and crowd-pleasing. Easy to mix up with pantry staples, this bread keeps well for several days, making it an ideal make-ahead dessert or breakfast item.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8
Calories: 312.5
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This Cranberry Banana Bread is a delightful twist on the classic quick bread, combining the natural sweetness of ripe mashed bananas with the bright, tart pop of fresh cranberries. The addition of chopped walnuts adds a satisfying crunch and nutty depth, while a simple cranberry juice glaze soaks into the warm loaf for extra moisture and flavor. Its the perfect comfort food for cozy mornings, afternoon snacks, or as a sweet treat alongside coffee or tea. The balance of sweet and sour makes it incredibly versatile and crowd-pleasing. Easy to mix up with pantry staples, this bread keeps well for several days, making it an ideal make-ahead dessert or breakfast item.
Ingredients
  • 2 2/3 cup Sugar
  • 1 cup Water
  • 4 cup Fresh cranberries
  • 1 3/4 cup Sifted flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/3 cup Butter,melted
  • 2 Eggs,beaten
  • 1/2 cup Chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup Mashed banana
  • 1/4 cup Cranberry juice,reserved
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat your oven to 350F (175C).
  2. 2
    In a large saucepan, combine 2 cups of the sugar and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  3. 3
    Add 4 cups of the fresh cranberries to the sugar syrup. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until most of the berries have popped open.
  4. 4
    Remove from heat and let the mixture cool completely.
  5. 5
    Drain the cranberries, reserving the juice. Measure out 1 cup of the cooked cranberries for the bread batter.
  6. 6
    In a medium bowl, sift together 1 3/4 cups of the flour, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, 2 teaspoons of the baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of the baking soda. Set aside.
  7. 7
    In a large mixing bowl, combine 2/3 cup of the remaining sugar, 1/3 cup of the melted butter, 2 beaten eggs, 1/2 cup of the chopped walnuts, 1 cup of the mashed banana, and the reserved 1 cup of cooked cranberries.
  8. 8
    Add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  9. 9
    Pour the batter into a greased and lightly floured 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
  10. 10
    Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. 11
    While the bread bakes, prepare the glaze: In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup of the reserved cranberry juice, 2 tablespoons of the remaining sugar, and optionally 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier.
  12. 12
    Heat the glaze mixture over low heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves and it is heated through.
  13. 13
    Once the bread is done, remove it from the oven. Use a skewer or knife to poke several holes across the top of the warm loaf.
  14. 14
    Pour the cranberry glaze evenly over the top of the loaf, allowing it to soak into the holes.
  15. 15
    Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  16. 16
    Turn the loaf out onto a wire rack and allow it to cool completely.
  17. 17
    Wrap the cooled loaf tightly in foil. Let it rest for at least one day before slicing for the best texture and flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 312.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.9g17%
Saturated Fat 3.5g18%
Cholesterol 12.0mg4%
Sodium 146.7mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 56.2g19%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g8%
Sugars 43.4g
Protein 3.3g7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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