Best 6 Christmas Cranberry Orange Loaf Recipes

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Indulge in the festive flavors of Christmas with our tantalizing Cranberry Orange Loaf recipe. This delightful loaf cake combines the tangy sweetness of cranberries with the vibrant aroma of oranges, creating a burst of citrusy goodness in every bite. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy winter afternoons, this easy-to-make treat offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures. But that's not all! This article also features a collection of equally delectable recipes, including a luscious Cranberry Orange Sauce, a refreshing Cranberry Orange Smoothie, and a zestful Cranberry Orange Marmalade. Get ready to embrace the spirit of the season with these culinary delights!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRANBERRY ORANGE MINI LOAVES



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Bake these citrusy mini loaves made using cranberries and Gold Medal® all-purpose flour - decorated with Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons grated orange peel
1 container (8 oz) sour cream
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup frozen cranberries
1/3 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from 1-lb container)
1 teaspoon grated orange peel

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottoms and sides of 3 (5x3-inch) loaf pans with shortening; lightly flour. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt. In another medium bowl, mix sugar, oil and 2 tablespoons orange peel with wire whisk until blended. Stir in sour cream and eggs until well mixed. Add sugar mixture to flour mixture, gently stirring just until blended. Gently stir in 1/2 cup of the frozen cranberries.
  • Divide batter evenly among pans. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup frozen cranberries evenly over loaves.
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife around sides of pans to loosen loaves; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave frosting and 1 teaspoon orange peel uncovered on High 10 to 20 seconds; stir. Drizzle over loaves, allowing some to drizzle down sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg

CRANBERRY ORANGE LOAF



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I'm a true morning person who loves entertaining at breakfast. It's so much fun to get up early, set a pretty table and share a delicious breakfast with friends.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf or 2 mini loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup orange juice
Grated peel of 1 orange
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons hot water
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. In a small bowl, beat egg; add orange juice, peel, butter and water. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cranberries and nuts. Spoon into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan or two 5x2-1/2x2-in. mini-loaf pans. Bake at 325° for 1 hour or until bread tests done. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts :

CHRISTMAS CRANBERRY ORANGE LOAF



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Categories     Cake     Berry     Bake     Christmas     Quick & Easy     Low Sodium

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup pecans, chopped
1/3 cup cranberries, chopped
1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 egg
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup margarine or butter
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
zest from 1/2 of an orange

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a blender,chop pecans and then chop cranberries. Set aside. Mix flour, baking powder and salt in separate bowl. In another bowl, cream sugar and butter together. Add egg, buttermilk, orange zest and vanilla. Combine the wet mixture into the dry mixture. Add the pecans and cranberries to the mix. Put in a loaf pan and cook for 55-60 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool for overnight or freeze it for future use. It's delicious!

CRANBERRY ORANGE LOAF



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This is an excellent flavor to choose from. Orange and cranberry flavors will be sure to put you in the holiday spirit. It tastes even better the next day.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 ½ cups fresh cranberries
½ cup pecans, coarsely chopped
¼ cup margarine, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
¾ cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in orange zest, cranberries, and pecans. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together margarine, sugar, and egg until smooth. Stir in orange juice. Beat in flour mixture until just moistened. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until the bread springs back when lightly touched. Let stand 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool. Wrap in plastic when completely cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 260.7 mg, Sugar 18.7 g

CRANBERRY ORANGE LOAF



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A great loaf to make, I have made this recipe alot, and have used raisins, raspberries ( it's really good with the raspberries) and it sure make's your kitchen smell nice.

Provided by Anna P.

Categories     Berries

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 Loaf, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 orange
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped cranberries (fresh or frozen)
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Grate rind from orange, squeeze juice into liquid measure, add enough water to make 3/4 cup.
  • Set aside.
  • In large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and orange rind; stir in cranberries.
  • In small bowl, whisk together egg, butter and orange juice; stir into flour mixture just until blended.
  • Spread in greased 9x5 Loaf pan.
  • Bake in centre of 350F oven for 50 to 60 minutes or until cake tester inserted in centre comes out clean.
  • Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, turn out onto rack and let cool completely.
  • (Make-ahead, store at room temperature for up to 2 days or over-wrap with heavy-duty foil and freeze for up to 2 weeks.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.1, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 20.8, Sodium 171.3, Carbohydrate 26.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 13.6, Protein 2.1

ORANGE CRANBERRY LOAF RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by bjlazyl

Number Of Ingredients 14

ICING:
1 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup plain yogurt
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
Zest of one orange, about 1 tablespoon
Juice of 1 orange
1 packet vanilla sugar
1/2 cup light tasting olive oil
1 cup fresh cranberries and 1/4 for the top
1 cup powdered sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons cream or orange juice or milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease the bottom of 8 inch loaf pan and add a piece of parchment, enough so that it sticks out over the sides of the pan. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt, set aside. In another bowl, combine yogurt, eggs, sugar, orange zest, olive oil, orange juice and vanilla sugar. Add in the 1 cup of cranberries, combine, pour batter into the pan. Add the extra cranberries on top of loaf. Bake for about 1 hour, or until browned on top and cooked through. Make the glaze by mixing the powdered sugar and orange juice. Drizzle over the warm cake. *Make sure when you buy yogurt its plain yogurt made with only simple ingredients, like cream, milk and bacterial cultures, anything else is not real yogurt. Homemade is best but not always an option. Tip: Try rolling the cranberries in flour before putting them in the mix. It's supposed to work with blueberries too.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries and oranges for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries, but be sure to thaw them before using.
  • To zest an orange, use a microplane or grater to remove the outermost layer of the orange peel. Be careful not to zest too deeply, as the white pith underneath is bitter.
  • If you don't have a loaf pan, you can use a 9x13 inch baking pan. Just be sure to adjust the baking time accordingly. The loaf will need to bake for about 40-45 minutes in a 9x13 inch pan.
  • To check if the loaf is done, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the loaf is done. If it comes out with batter or crumbs attached, the loaf needs to bake for a few more minutes.
  • Let the loaf cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help the loaf to hold its shape.

Conclusion:

This Christmas Cranberry Orange Loaf is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for the holiday season. It is made with fresh cranberries and oranges, and it is moist and flavorful. The loaf is also easy to make, and it can be made ahead of time. This is a great recipe for a holiday party or potluck, and it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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