Best 8 Cranberry Nut Surprise Recipes

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Calling all sweet-and-tart enthusiasts! Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with our delectable Cranberry Nut Surprise. This tantalizing treat is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring a delightful combination of tangy cranberries, crunchy nuts, and a hint of citrusy orange zest. The recipe includes two variations for your baking pleasure: a classic Cranberry Nut Bread and a mouthwatering Cranberry Nut Coffee Cake.

The Cranberry Nut Bread is a classic for a reason. Its moist and fluffy texture is elevated by the burst of cranberries and the nutty crunch of walnuts or pecans. The tantalizing aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg will fill your kitchen as this bread bakes, creating an irresistible temptation that's hard to resist.

For those who love a little extra indulgence, the Cranberry Nut Coffee Cake takes center stage. With a tender crumb and a streusel topping that's bursting with cranberries, nuts, and a touch of cinnamon sugar, this coffee cake is the epitome of breakfast bliss. Enjoy it with a steaming cup of coffee or tea for a truly delightful start to your day.

Whether you choose the classic Cranberry Nut Bread or the indulgent Cranberry Nut Coffee Cake, you're in for a treat. These recipes are easy to follow and promise a delightful homemade treat that will impress your family and friends. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's bake up some Cranberry Nut Surprise!

Let's cook with our recipes!

CRANBERRY NUT BARS



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My husband's aunt sent us these bars one Christmas. The fresh cranberry flavor was such a nice change from the usual cookies. I had to have the recipe, and she was gracious enough to provide it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in cranberries and walnuts., Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 75mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ALMOST-FAMOUS CRANBERRY WALNUT RELISH



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 orange
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (about 8 ounces)
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup chopped walnut pieces

Steps:

  • Finely grate the zest of half of the orange into a medium saucepan, then squeeze in all of the juice. Add the cranberries, sugar and walnuts and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and the cranberries start to pop, about 10 minutes. Let cool.

CRANBERRY NUT BREAD



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Cranberries freeze admirably, just as you purchase them in plastic bags. With several extra bags of the bright scarlet berries obtained now when they are available and tucked into the freezer you will have the raw materials for a change of pace condiment to serve with roasted poultry or meats at other times of the year, or for quick breads or pies.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     breakfast, side dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 large loaf

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter
1 egg
3/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Greasing 9-by-5-by-3-inch baking pan.
  • Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a large bowl. Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut in butter until the mixture resembles corn meal.
  • Beat egg until thick and light. Stir in orange juice and rind. Lightly stir this mixture into the flour mixture just until the ingredients are blended. Fold in cranberries and nuts.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, until the bread is golden brown and springs back when lightly touched.
  • Cool on a rack, wrap in foil and hold overnight before slicing.

CRANBERRY NUT BREAD I



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A moist quick bread with a faint hint of orange flavor, and the tang of bits of cranberries.

Provided by Karin Christian

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes     Cranberry Bread Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
¾ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chopped cranberries
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 egg
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
¾ cup orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • Combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Add the cranberries and walnuts, and stir to coat with flour. Mix together the egg, oil, orange juice, and orange zest. Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture, and stir until just blended. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack, and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 265.4 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

CRANBERRY SURPRISE



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This dessert has been a staple at family Thanksgivings and Christmases since before I can remember. Once I got old enough and into baking it became my job. You can use any kind of nut you want, I have used walnuts and hazlenuts so far but would think about pecans or pistachios. Also, you can probably play around with the...

Provided by Jenn Barrett

Categories     Fruit Breakfast

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

FILLING
2 1/2 c cranberries, fresh
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c nuts, chopped
CRUST
2 eggs
1 c sugar
1/2 c butter, melted
1 c all purpose flour

Steps:

  • 1. preheat oven to 325 degrees
  • 2. place filling - cranberries , chopped nuts and sugar- in bottom of pan (8x8 or 9" pie)
  • 3. beat 2 eggs, add 1 cup sugar and mix.
  • 4. add 1/2 cup melted butter and 1 cup flour, mix well.
  • 5. pour over cranberry mixture. bake 1 hour until top is golden and not cracked.

CRANBERRY SURPRISE -- GREAT THANKSGIVING DESSERT



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This is a WONDERFUL dessert for Thanksgiving or Christmas. It's even fabulous on a brunch table. And it's so easy . . . Mix it in one bowl! Enjoy!

Provided by Sisty Gin

Categories     Breakfast

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup flour, sifted
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
2 cups cranberries, whole (fresh or frozen)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Grease 10-inch pie pan.
  • In a medium bowl, combine eggs, sugar, butter, flour, pecans and cranberries.
  • Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake 50-60 minutes.
  • Best when served warm.
  • I usually make this by doubling the recipe. I bake it in a 13x9 pan for 70-80 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.8, Fat 23.8, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 111.2, Sodium 133.3, Carbohydrate 71.2, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 51.8, Protein 5.4

CRANBERRY NUT STUFFING



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This recipe is perfect for your Thanksgiving get-together. The cranberries really make it different from other stuffing. You will be asked for the recipe from all of your guests!-Judy Toth, Hyde Park, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup butter
6 cups cubed crustless day-old bread
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or hazelnuts
1-1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup chopped fresh cranberries
3 large eggs, beaten
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute onions and celery in butter until tender; transfer to a large bowl. Stir in bread cubes, nuts, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Add cranberries; toss lightly to mix. , In a small bowl, combine eggs, broth and brown sugar; pour over bread mixture. Mix lightly until bread is moistened. Place in a greased 2-qt. casserole. , Cover and bake at 325° for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes more. Serve with leftover turkey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 614mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

GRANDMOTHER'S FAMOUS CRANBERRY BREAD



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This is a delicious bread with golden raisins and cranberries. It's perfect for Thanksgiving or any special holiday.

Provided by Mim Harris

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes     Cranberry Bread Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ cup butter
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon orange zest
¾ cup orange juice
1 ½ cups golden raisins
1 ½ cups chopped cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray or grease one 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
  • Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
  • Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Add egg, orange peel, and orange juice; stir to mix and fold in raisins and cranberries.
  • Pour into loaf pan and bake for 70 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove from pan; cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.7 calories, Carbohydrate 50.5 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 343.3 mg, Sugar 29.3 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor. Frozen cranberries can also be used, but they should be thawed before using.
  • Chop the nuts finely so that they distribute evenly throughout the bread.
  • Gently fold the nuts and cranberries into the batter so that they don't overmix.
  • Bake the bread in a greased and floured loaf pan.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

This Cranberry Nut Surprise bread is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The bread is moist and flavorful, and the cranberries and nuts add a touch of sweetness and crunch. This bread is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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