Cranberry Fruit And Nut Bread

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Servings: 2 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A moist, tender quick bread studded with tart cranberries, sweet dried fruits, and crunchy pecans.
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This Cranberry Fruit and Nut Bread is a delightful twist on traditional holiday baking, offering a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. The loaf is incredibly moist, thanks to the use of sour cream, and packed with bursts of flavor from chopped cranberries, golden raisins, and dried apricots. Crunchy pecans add a wonderful textural contrast to the soft crumb. It’s an ideal centerpiece for Thanksgiving or Christmas breakfasts, or simply a comforting treat to serve with afternoon tea. The simple powdered sugar glaze and garnish of whole cranberries give it a festive, homemade look that is sure to impress guests. Easy to mix and bake, this recipe yields two generous loaves, perfect for sharing or freezing for later enjoyment.

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Cranberry Fruit And Nut Bread

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 2 Calories: 279.4

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This Cranberry Fruit and Nut Bread is a delightful twist on traditional holiday baking, offering a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. The loaf is incredibly moist, thanks to the use of sour cream, and packed with bursts of flavor from chopped cranberries, golden raisins, and dried apricots. Crunchy pecans add a wonderful textural contrast to the soft crumb. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal centerpiece for Thanksgiving or Christmas breakfasts, or simply a comforting treat to serve with afternoon tea. The simple powdered sugar glaze and garnish of whole cranberries give it a festive, homemade look that is sure to impress guests. Easy to mix and bake, this recipe yields two generous loaves, perfect for sharing or freezing for later enjoyment.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8-1/2 x 4-1/2 x 3-inch loaf pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
  6. Mix on low speed just until combined after each addition; do not overmix. Stir in vanilla extract.
  7. Fold in chopped cranberries, chopped pecans, golden raisins, and chopped dried apricots until evenly distributed.
  8. Divide batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans. Decorate tops with pecan halves and whole cranberries.
  9. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Cool loaves in pans for 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
  11. For the glaze, sift powdered sugar into a small bowl and gradually whisk in milk until smooth and drizzle-consistent.
  12. Drizzle the glaze over the completely cooled loaves and let set before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 279.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31.1g48%
Saturated Fat 9.9g50%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 461.2mg20%
Total Carbohydrate 0.4g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 0.2g1%

* 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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