Best 6 Cranberry Sweet Potato Bread Recipes

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**Indulge in a Symphony of Sweet and Tangy Flavors with Cranberry Sweet Potato Bread**

Welcome to a culinary journey where tangy cranberries and sweet potatoes harmonize to create a symphony of flavors in the form of Cranberry Sweet Potato Bread. This delightful treat combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the tartness of cranberries, resulting in a moist and flavorful loaf that will tantalize your taste buds. As you embark on this baking adventure, you will discover a treasure trove of variations that cater to diverse dietary preferences and palates. From a classic Cranberry Sweet Potato Bread that embodies the essence of this timeless combination to gluten-free and vegan adaptations that ensure everyone can savor this delectable creation, this article unveils a range of recipes that cater to your culinary desires. Prepare to embark on a sensory experience like no other as you explore the realm of Cranberry Sweet Potato Bread.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GLAZED CRANBERRY SWEET POTATO BREAD



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This recipe stars one of our state's crops. Topped with an easy orange glaze, slices of the moist bread make a sweet snack to enjoy anytime. -Sweet Potato Festival Committee, Vardaman, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 15

3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-2/3 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten,
2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
2/3 cup canola oil
3/4 cup chopped pecans
Glaze:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup orange juice concentrate
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, pie spice, baking powder and salt. In another large bowl, combine the eggs, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pecans. , Pour into 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 55-60 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. In a small bowl, combine the glaze ingredients until smooth; drizzle over cooled loaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRANBERRY-SWEET POTATO BREAD



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Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/3 cups sugar
2/3 cup water
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups mashed cooked dark-orange sweet potatoes (about 1 1/4 lb)*
4 eggs
3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1 cup chopped pecans, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 2 (8x4-inch) loaf pans or 1 (9x5-inch) loaf pan. In large bowl, mix sugar, water, oil, vanilla, sweet potatoes and eggs until well blended.
  • In medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, baking powder and nutmeg. Add to sweet potato mixture; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir ¡n cranberries and pecans. Divide batter evenly between 8-inch pans or spoon into 9-inch pan.
  • Bake 60 to 70 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes in pans on cooling rack.
  • Loosen sides of loaves from pans; remove from pans and place top side up on cooling rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours, before slicing. Wrap tightly and store at room temperature up to 4 days, or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 25 g, TransFat 0 g

CRANBERRY SWEET POTATO BREAD



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I love to bake and this healthy bread is moist and so flavorful. I often make two loaves at a time and give one as a gift. -Janice Christofferson, Eagle River, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf (12 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 can (15-3/4 ounces) sweet potatoes, drained and mashed
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon orange extract

Steps:

  • Toss cranberries with 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, spices, baking soda and remaining all-purpose flour. In another bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, eggs, oil and extracts. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cranberries. , Transfer to an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRANBERRY SWEET POTATO BREAD



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This recipe is so good--Fresh cranberries makes this bread very special- for the holiday.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 c packed dark brown sugar
1/4 c butter, melted
3/4 c mashed cooked sweet potatoes
3 large eggs, slightly beaten
1/3 c orange juice
2 1/2 c sifted all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp each ground cinnamon and nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground mace
1 c coarsely chopped fresh cranberries
1/2 c sliced natural almonds

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350^.Grease or spray a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Set aside/ In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, butter sweet potatoes, eggs and orange juice. In a separate bowl, sift dry ingredients together. Add to sweet potato mixture and mix well. Fold in raw chopped cranberries and almonds; Pour into the prepared pan. Bake 60-70 minutes or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove to wire rack and cool completely.

CRANBERRY NUT SWEET POTATO BREAD



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We grow plenty of sweet potatoes, so I try to use them in different ways. Slices of this bread, studded with dried cranberries and nuts, are especially tasty served with the citrusy cream cheese spread.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon lemon extract
DOUGH:
1/3 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 egg
1 cup cold mashed sweet potatoes
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts or almonds

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine orange juice and cranberries; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until cranberries are softened; drain. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and lemon extract until smooth. Fold in cranberry mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and sweet potatoes. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture. Fold in cranberries and nuts. , Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cover loosely with foil if the top browns too quickly. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve with cream cheese spread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 213mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRANBERRY SWEET POTATO QUICK BREAD



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I found this recipe several years ago in Light Cooking, but hadn't tried it until recently. This makes a substantial loaf with a delicate flavor. If you want a stronger spice flavor, then just increase the 1/4 tsp. measurements of the cinnamon and nutmeg to your liking.

Provided by Graciebonica

Categories     Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup firmly-packed brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup no-sugar-added canned sweet potato, mashed
3/4 cup egg substitute
1/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup margarine, melted (do not use reduced-fat margarine)
1 cup chopped cranberries
cooking spray
2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl; make a well in the center of the mixture.
  • Combine mashed sweet potato, egg substitute, orange juice and margarine in a bowl; add to dry ingredients.
  • Stir just until moist.
  • Fold in cranberries.
  • Spoon batter into a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle almonds over batter; press lightly into top of batter.
  • Bake at 350F for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let cool ten minutes in pan on a wire rack; remove from pan.
  • Let cool completely on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.2, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 0.1, Sodium 209.5, Carbohydrate 31.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 14.3, Protein 3.8

Tips:

  • Fresh Cranberries: For the best flavor, use fresh cranberries. If you only have frozen cranberries, thaw them completely before using.
  • Sweet Potatoes: Choose sweet potatoes that are firm and free of blemishes. Bake them until they are tender all the way through.
  • Spices: The spices in this recipe are customizable to your liking. You can add more or less cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, depending on your preference.
  • Nuts: If you don't have walnuts, you can substitute another type of nut, such as pecans or almonds.
  • Baking Time: The baking time may vary depending on your oven. Start checking the bread for doneness after 50 minutes.

Conclusion:

This Cranberry Sweet Potato Bread is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for the holiday season. With its moist texture, sweet and tangy flavor, and crunchy walnuts, this bread is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. It's also a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes after Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. So next time you're looking for a holiday baking project, give this Cranberry Sweet Potato Bread a try!

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