Description
A sweet and tart loaf combining fresh cranberries and crunchy walnuts, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries (or frozen, thawed and rinsed)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup melted butter or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs, melted butter or oil, and vanilla extract.
- Fold in the cranberries and walnuts, mixing until just moistened.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg. A powdered sugar glaze can be drizzled on once cooled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cranberry, Nut Bread, Sweet, Tart, Easy Recipe