HEALTHY CRANBERRY PUMPKIN BREAD

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Betty Jackson of White Pine, Tennessee writes, "I wanted to add some extra flavors, such as cranberries, to one of our favorite pumpkin bread recipes, so I kept experimenting. This sweet bread turned out great."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup dried cranberries
3 tablespoons orange juice
3 cups self-rising flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup canned pumpkin
3/4 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/2 cup molasses
2 large eggs
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the raisins, cranberries and orange juice. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. In a small bowl, combine the pumpkin, cranberry sauce and molasses. Beat in the eggs, oil and vanilla until blended. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the pecans, orange zest and raisin mixture. , Transfer to two 8x4-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Naseem Sahil
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Overall, this was a good recipe. The bread was moist and flavorful, and the cranberries added a nice tartness. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jeffrey David
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This bread was a bit too moist for my taste, but it still tasted good. I think I'll try baking it for a little longer next time.


Atal Bacha Official
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I'm not a big fan of pumpkin bread, but I tried this recipe and it was actually really good. The cranberries added a nice touch of sweetness.


Md TAHACIN TAHACIN
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This was the first time I've ever made pumpkin bread and it turned out great! Thanks for the recipe.


Mariatu Conteh
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This bread was so easy to make and it turned out so well. I'm definitely going to be making it again.


ABDELRAHMAN TAHA
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I made this bread for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Philani Ngwenya
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This was the perfect bread for a fall day. It was warm and comforting, and the cranberries added a nice touch of sweetness.


Rabin Mahara
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This bread was delicious! I loved the combination of cranberries and pumpkin. It was also very easy to make.


Mohamad Sajawal
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The bread was a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try adding some extra oil or butter next time.


Laniya Waters
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This bread was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


Grace Arthur
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This was the best pumpkin bread I've ever had! It was so moist and flavorful, and the cranberries added a nice tartness. I'll definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.


Shaaban Shuabu
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This bread was easy to make and turned out great! I used fresh cranberries and they added a lovely pop of color and flavor. The bread was moist and flavorful, and it was a hit with my friends and family.


Rudy Martinez
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I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin bread, but this recipe changed my mind. The cranberries added a nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the pumpkin. I'll definitely be making this again!


Sajan Sunar
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This cranberry pumpkin bread was a hit with my family! It was moist and flavorful, with the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. I'll definitely be making this again.