Cranberry Orange Bread

This cranberry orange bread recipe is fruity, festive, and wonderfully giftable.

Cranberry Orange Bread Ingredients

These are the ingredients you'll need to make this absolutely irresistible cranberry orange bread recipe:

• Flour: This easy cranberry orange bread starts with all-purpose flour, which adds structure.
• Sugar: White sugar adds the perfect amount of sweetness.
• Leaveners: Baking soda and baking powder act as leaveners, which means they help the bread rise.
• Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the other flavors.
• Butter: Softened butter adds moisture, flavor, and richness.
• Orange: You'll need ¾ cup orange juice (fresh or from a carton) and a tablespoon of orange zest.
• Egg: A beaten egg acts as a binder, which means it helps hold the batter together.
• Cranberries: This recipe calls for chopped, fresh cranberries. You can use dried cranberries if you like.
• Walnuts: Walnuts are optional, but they add welcome nutty flavor and crunch.

How to Make Cranberry Orange Bread

Making bakery-worthy cranberry orange bread is easier than you think. You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect:

Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl. Stir in the butter, then add the remaining wet ingredients. Fold in the cranberries and walnuts. Pour the batter into a loaf pan and bake until a toothpick comes out clean.

How to Make Cranberry Orange Muffins

You can also use this recipe to make mouthwatering muffins! Just make the batter according to the recipe, then spoon it into greased muffin cups. Bake at 375 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

How to Store Cranberry Orange Bread

Allow the cranberry orange bread to cool completely, then tightly wrap it in storage wrap or place it in an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to three days.

Can You Freeze Cranberry Orange Bread?

Yes, you can freeze cranberry orange bread for up to three months. For easy serving, consider freezing the loaf in individual slices. Thaw in the fridge or at room temperature.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

"Wonderful morning bread to have with tea or coffee," according to Sandy (AZ). "I made it with toasted slivered almonds instead of walnuts and also made a drizzle of powdered sugar, a smidgen of orange zest, and fresh orange juice that I poured on top after it cooled."

"This was amazing," says Allrecipes Editorial Director Diana Moutsopoulos. "Super moist. Note I made a few changes: I used sunflower oil instead of melted butter; I used half spelt flour and half AP; and I added about a tsp of cinnamon and omitted the vanilla. I did opt to add walnuts. The whole family loved this bread and I will definitely make again."

"I love this recipe," raves awindell. "I make it several times in the winter months. Frozen cranberries work as well as the fresh. This bread also keeps well in the freezer."

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams