Best 8 Pumpkin And Cranberry Breakfast Strata Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful fall breakfast with our Pumpkin and Cranberry Breakfast Strata, a culinary symphony of flavors perfect for cozy mornings. Featuring layers of soft bread, sweet pumpkin, tart cranberries, and creamy custard, this strata is a harmonious blend of textures and tastes. Each bite reveals a burst of pumpkin and cranberry goodness, complemented by the rich custard that seeps into every crevice of the bread. Discover the culinary magic of this strata, along with variations that cater to diverse dietary preferences and elevate your breakfast experience to new heights. From a gluten-free rendition to a savory strata brimming with bacon and cheese, let your taste buds embark on a delightful journey with our Pumpkin and Cranberry Breakfast Strata and its versatile variations.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

PUMPKIN-CRANBERRY BREAKFAST BAKE



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I love trying new ways to use pumpkin. This bread pudding was a hit with my family for a weekend breakfast. -Megan Crandall, Gardnerville, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 loaf (1 pound) brioche, cut into 1-in. cubes
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
2 cups 2% milk
1 cup canned pumpkin
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
4 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Maple syrup

Steps:

  • Place bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with cranberries and walnuts. Whisk together next 11 ingredients until blended; pour over bread. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove casserole from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, until puffed and golden, and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve with syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 230mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

PUMPKIN CRANBERRY LOAF



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Provided by Molly Yeh

Time 3h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 stick unsalted butter, plus softened butter for the loaf pan
1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for the loaf pan
1 cup canned pure pumpkin puree
1 cup loosely packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup cranberries, fresh or frozen
2 tablespoons turbinado sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour an 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch loaf pan.
  • Put the butter in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Melt the butter and let simmer until the butter browns (you'll see tiny tan/light brown specks at the bottom of the skillet and the butter will smell nutty), 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
  • Combine the brown butter, pumpkin, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla and eggs in a large bowl. Whisk until smooth. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, salt and baking soda in a separate bowl. Add to the wet ingredients and whisk until smooth (but don't overmix). Scrape into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Press the cranberries into the top and sprinkle evenly with the turbinado sugar.
  • Bake until the top is browned and crusty and a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes. Cool on a rack for 15 minutes, then unmold and cool completely.

PUMPKIN CRANBERRY BREAD



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Delicious, moist and tangy bread. Good for lunch boxes and anytime snacks!

Provided by LINDAGEAN

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Pumpkin Bread Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 cups white sugar
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 9x5 inch loaf pans (or 4 mini loaf pans).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder and salt.
  • Combine eggs, sugar, pumpkin and oil in small mixing bowl, beat until just blended. Stir the wet mixture into the dry with a wooden spoon until batter is just moistened. Fold the cranberries and walnuts into the batter. Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pans.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes. (If using mini loaf pans, begin checking bread after 25 minutes.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.5 calories, Carbohydrate 55.1 g, Cholesterol 26.4 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 229.8 mg, Sugar 36.6 g

FROSTED PUMPKIN CRANBERRY BARS



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With tangy dried cranberries tucked inside and a creamy brown butter frosting, these mildly spiced pumpkin bars are doubly delightful. It's a good thing the recipe makes lots, because once you taste one, you won't be able to resist going back for more! -Barbara Nowakowski, Mesa, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
3/4 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup chopped dried cranberries
BROWN BUTTER FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 to 6 tablespoons whole milk
Additional dried cranberries, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, pumpkin and butter; stir into dry ingredients until well combined. Stir in cranberries. , Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , For frosting, in a large heavy saucepan, cook butter over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. Pour into a large bowl; beat in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Frost bars. If desired, sprinkle with finely chopped dried cranberries.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

PUMPKIN SPICE-CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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These autumn- inspired muffins are perfect for a holiday breakfast or brunch. Loaded with dried cranberries, pumpkin, and bright orange flavors, they're extra delicious split and topped with cream cheese or your favorite jam or fruit butter.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup dried cranberries
Juice from 1 large orange
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon pumpkin spice blend
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree
1/2 cup whole milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon orange zest
Turbinado sugar, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with muffin liners and lightly coat with cooking spray.
  • Combine the cranberries and orange juice in a small microwave safe bowl, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and poke a small hole to vent. Microwave until the orange juice is warm, about 1 minute. Set aside to let the cranberries plump, about 5 minutes, then drain off the juice.
  • Whisk the flour, granulated sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt into a medium bowl and set aside.
  • Whisk together the butter, plumped cranberries, pumpkin puree, milk, eggs and orange zest in a large bowl. Add the flour-spice mixture to the pumpkin mixture and gently fold the batter together until it is just combined (it's ok if there are a few lumps).
  • Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups and sprinkle the top of each muffin generously with the turbinado sugar. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20 to 24 minutes. Cool the muffins in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

CRANBERRY PUMPKIN MUFFINS



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These yummy pumpkin muffins are perfect for the Thanksgiving table! Substitute toasted pumpkin seeds or dried cherries for the cranberries, if you wish.

Provided by Robin L.

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Pumpkin Bread Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup canned unsweetened pumpkin puree
2 eggs, lightly beaten
½ cup butter, melted
¼ cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup dried, sweetened cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease or place paper muffin cups in a 12 cup muffin tin.
  • Mix the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg together in a mixing bowl.
  • Beat the canned pumpkin, eggs, butter, buttermilk, and vanilla together in another large mixing bowl. Gradually beat in the flour mixture until well blended. Stir in the dried cranberries until evenly blended. Spoon batter into muffin tins about 3/4 full.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the middle of a muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. 3 minutes before turning out from pan. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 51.5 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 329.5 mg, Sugar 22.3 g

PUMPKIN CRANBERRY BREAKFAST COOKIE



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This is a variation on a breakfast cookie from Jennifer at Allrecipes.com. I made these up as I have tons of pumpkin and I love pumpkin anything, try these they are nice and soft and spicy.

Provided by Shannon Holmes

Categories     Breakfast

Time 18m

Yield 36 cookies, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup brown sugar
1 1/4 cups rolled oats
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (heaping)
6 tablespoons applesauce
6 tablespoons pumpkin puree (if using homemade, make sure it is thick like canned)
2 egg whites
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Place all ingredients in bowl, stir together until combined.
  • Roll the cookies into golf ball sized balls with cooking oil sprayed hands.
  • Place on cookie sheet (s) about 2 inches apart, giving them room to spread slightly.
  • Spray tops with cooking oil, flip over with a cooking oil sprayed spatula, these are precautions so your cookies won't stick to the pan.
  • Bake about 8 minutes for moist cookies and 10-12 for dry cookies.
  • Store in Tupperware between layers of waxed paper.
  • Great with a pumpkin pie latte!

CRANBERRY PUMPKIN BANANA BREAD



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Good way to use up some of your left over pumpkin and cranberries from the holidays!

Provided by Jenny

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Pumpkin Bread Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup solid pack pumpkin puree
½ cup whole cranberry sauce
1 egg
1 banana, mashed

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg into a large bowl.
  • Beat the butter, brown sugar, pumpkin, cranberry sauce, egg, and banana with an electric mixer in a bowl until smooth. Gradually stir in the flour mixture, mixing until just combined. Pour batter into a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 395.7 mg, Sugar 24.2 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your strata.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the strata tough.
  • Bake the strata until it is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the strata cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help it to set and make it easier to slice.
  • Serve the strata with your favorite toppings, such as maple syrup, whipped cream, or fruit.

Conclusion:

Pumpkin and cranberry breakfast strata is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast casserole that is perfect for a special occasion or a busy weekday morning. It is packed with flavor and nutrition, and it can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a hearty and satisfying breakfast, give this strata a try.

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