Description
Cozy afternoons, warm kitchens, and the gentle hum of the oven—this Cranberry Orange Pecan Bread is like a hug in loaf form. Tart cranberries, bright orange, and toasted pecans come together in a tender, lightly spiced quick bread that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat. No yeast, no kneading, just simple ingredients creating something magical.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour (or swap 1 cup for whole wheat for nuttier flavor)
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¾ cup granulated sugar (or light brown sugar)
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1½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
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1 tbsp orange zest
Wet Ingredients
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¾ cup orange juice (fresh or store-bought)
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⅓ cup neutral oil (canola, vegetable, or melted butter)
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1 large egg (or 1 flax egg for vegan version)
Add-ins
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1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (halved if large)
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¾ cup toasted pecans, chopped
Instructions
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Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper overhang.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange zest.
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Combine Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk orange juice, oil, and egg until smooth.
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Fold Wet into Dry: Gently fold wet ingredients into dry with a spatula until just combined. A few lumps are fine—do not overmix.
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Add Cranberries & Pecans: Toss cranberries in a tablespoon of flour, then fold in with toasted pecans.
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Transfer to Pan: Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Press a few cranberries and pecans on top for visual appeal.
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Bake: Bake 50–60 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil if browning too fast.
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Cool: Let bread cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
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Prevent Sinking: Toss cranberries in a little flour before folding.
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Check Doneness: Toothpick should come out mostly clean; slight crumbs are fine.
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Storage: Wrap cooled bread tightly; keep at room temp 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.
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Serving Suggestion: Warm slices, slathered with butter, honey, or a dollop of yogurt, are pure bliss.
Nutrition
- Calories: 240 cal Per Slice
- Sugar: 16 g
- Fat: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Protein: 4 g