SPICY CRANBERRY NUT BREAD

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Whenever Maxine Smith of Owanka, South Dakota serves slices of this favorite treat, someone asks for her recipe. "It's a moist, dark holiday bread chock-full of old-fashioned, spicy goodness," she notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 loaves (16 loaves each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

2-1/2 cups halved fresh or frozen cranberries, divided
2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine 1-1/2 cups cranberries, sugar and orange zest. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and cook for 6-8 minutes or until the cranberries are softened. Remove from the heat; stir in the remaining berries and set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and cloves. Combine the eggs, sour cream and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until blended. Fold in cranberries and pecans. , Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Nayab Rana
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This bread was a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would add more liquid next time.


game fire
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This bread was delicious! It was moist and flavorful, and the cranberries and walnuts added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Tem Ple
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I loved this bread! It was the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The cranberries and walnuts added a nice crunch and the cinnamon gave it a warm, cozy flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Poppy Jones
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This bread was amazing! It was so moist and flavorful, and the cranberries and walnuts added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Juan Guia
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This bread was a little dry, but the flavor was good. I think I would add more butter or oil next time.


Tamim Uddin
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the bread turned out great! I was really impressed with how moist and flavorful it was. I will definitely be making this again.


DB Blams
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This bread was really easy to make and it turned out great! I used a gluten-free flour blend and it still came out perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Muzamail Khan
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This bread was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Spoilerthe Dancer
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I loved this bread! It was moist and flavorful, and the cranberries and walnuts added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Singa Yogi
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This bread was easy to make and turned out great! I used fresh cranberries and they added a beautiful pop of color to the bread. The walnuts gave it a nice crunch and the cinnamon added a warm, cozy flavor.


Hundaol Tesfaye
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I'm not a huge fan of cranberries, but I loved this bread! The cranberries added a nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the bread. I will definitely be making this again.


Sandra Harless
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This is the best cranberry nut bread I've ever had! The flavor is amazing and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Missy Wreck
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I made this bread for a holiday party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the fact that it wasn't too sweet, so it was perfect for breakfast or brunch.


Plawan Khan
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This cranberry nut bread was a hit! It was moist, flavorful, and the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I loved the addition of the cranberries and walnuts, which gave it a nice texture and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.