Best 4 Lemon Cranberry Loaf Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Lemon Cranberry Loaf, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable loaf seamlessly blends the vibrant zest of lemon with the tangy sweetness of cranberries, creating a burst of citrusy goodness in every bite. Whether you prefer a classic loaf, a charming bundt cake, or crave the convenience of muffins, our curated collection of recipes caters to your every desire. Embark on a baking adventure and let the heavenly aroma of lemon and cranberries fill your kitchen.

**Recipes Included:**

1. **Classic Lemon Cranberry Loaf:** Experience the timeless flavor combination in its purest form. This quintessential recipe yields a moist and tender loaf, studded with juicy cranberries and bursting with lemon zest.

2. **Lemon Cranberry Swirl Loaf:** Take your taste buds on a delightful ride with this swirled loaf. Layers of tangy lemon and sweet cranberries create a visually stunning and irresistibly flavorful treat.

3. **Lemon Cranberry Bundt Cake:** Elevate your next gathering with this elegant bundt cake. The intricate design and irresistible aroma will make it the centerpiece of any occasion.

4. **Lemon Cranberry Muffins:** Perfect for on-the-go mornings or afternoon snacks, these muffins pack all the goodness of the classic loaf into bite-sized perfection.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON CRANBERRY BREAD



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This lemon cranberry bread is quick and easy to make. It's filled with tart cranberries in a sweet, lemon flavoured bread with a lemon glaze.

Provided by Bake.Eat.Repeat.

Categories     Breads

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup Fresh Cranberries, halved if large
1 tablespoon Lemon Zest, from about 1 lemon
1/2 cup Granulated Sugar, plus 1 tablespoon
2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
2 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Salt
2 large Eggs
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, melted and cooled
1 cup Milk
1 1/2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
1 cup Powdered Sugar
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice, from about 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 9x5 inch loaf pan with non-stick spray and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, toss the cranberries and lemon zest with the 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, eggs, and melted butter until well combined.
  • Add the milk and vanilla and whisk until combined.
  • Add this mixture to the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
  • Fold in the cranberries.
  • Scoop the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
  • Bake 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of the loaf comes out clean.
  • Allow the bread to cool for 10-15 minutes in the loaf pan, and then remove it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth to make the glaze.
  • Drizzle the glaze over top of the cooled bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Carbohydrate 41 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 53 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 9 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 303 milligrams sodium, Sugar 18 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams unsaturated fat

LEMON-CRANBERRY MINI LOAVES



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I concocted this colorful bread for a Christmas tea buffet. The lemony loaves received so many compliments that I now often give this bread, as well as the recipe and a tea mix, to my friends as Christmas gifts.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 4 loaves (6 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup 2% milk
2 cups dried cranberries
1 cup chopped walnuts
GLAZE:
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the lemon juice and zest. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk. Fold in cranberries and walnuts. Pour into four greased 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans. , Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. For glaze, whisk sugar and lemon juice until sugar is dissolved. Immediately spoon over bread. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 301mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CRANBERRY LEMON BREAD



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Make and share this Cranberry Lemon Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by cuisinebymae

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 55m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup shortening
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon freshly grated fresh lemon rind
1 cup fresh or unthawed frozen cranberries

Steps:

  • Combine dry ingredients.
  • Set aside.
  • Cream together the shortening and sugar.
  • Stir in eggs, one at a time, beating after each one until well combined.
  • Stir in buttermilk, vanilla and rind.
  • Stir in flour mixture until just combined.
  • Gently stir in the cranberries.
  • Pour into a greased and floured loaf pan.
  • Bake in the middle of a preheated 350F oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until done.
  • Remove from oven and cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  • Turn out on a rack to finish cooling.
  • This bread freezes well.

BETSY'S LEMON-CRANBERRY BREAD



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Found in a TOH magazine and clipped out to try! Boy was I ever glad I did. A lemony loaf of bread with the extra zip of dried cranberries. I've made this as a regular sized loaf and also in mini loaf sizes for gifts. I have also used walnuts and almonds in this bread and actually prefer the almonds - but use whatever nut you love. The addition of the lemon glaze just takes this bread over the top. *** Edited 11/19/09 - This recipe makes TWO 9x5x3" pans instead of one. Sorry for my error! If you want just one loaf just halve the recipe and it will work perfectly! ***

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2/3 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons lemon peel, grated
4 eggs (or can use 2 cups egg-substitute)
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup low-fat milk
2 cups dried cranberries
1 cup walnuts, chopped (or almonds)
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, cream the butter, sugar, lemon juice & peel.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a separate bowl; then add to creamed mixture alternately with milk.
  • Stir in cranberries and nuts.
  • Divide batter between TWO greased 9x5x3" bread pans or six greased 5.75x3x2" mini loaf pans.
  • Bake at 350F for 1 hour (9x5x3") or 40-45 minutes (5.75x3x2") or until pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire rack.
  • With a toothpick or skewer, poke 12 holes into each loaf.
  • Cool bread completely.
  • Combine sugar and lemon juice for the glaze and combine until the sugar is dissolved completely. Spoon glaze over loaf. Cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.7, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 45.1, Sodium 237.8, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 14.9, Protein 3.9

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries have a brighter flavor and a more vibrant color than dried cranberries.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will result in a tough, dense loaf.
  • Bake the loaf until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the loaf is cooked through.
  • Let the loaf cool completely before slicing: This will help to prevent the loaf from crumbling.
  • Store the loaf in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days: You can also freeze the loaf for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

This lemon cranberry loaf is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. The loaf is moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. The cranberries add a pop of color and a burst of flavor, while the lemon zest adds a bright, citrusy note. This loaf is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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