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Cranberry Bread

Cultural Context

Cranberry bread has its roots in New England, where cranberries are harvested in the fall. Traditionally enjoyed during Thanksgiving and Christmas, this sweet bread reflects the region's agricultural heritage. Its tartness from cranberries pairs beautifully with the sweetness of the bread, making it a seasonal favorite. Today, variations abound, with recipes incorporating different nuts and spices, enjoyed year-round.

AmericanUSother
60 min
easy
8 servings
Servings4
melted butter - 1/2 cup
sugar - 1 cup
vanilla sugar - 1 tbsp
eggs - 3
yogurt - 4 tbsp
plain flour - 2 cups
baking powder - 2 tsp
salt - 1/2 tsp
lemon juice - 1/4 cup
1 lemon zest
fresh cranberries - 250g
powdered sugar - 100g
lemon juice - 2 tbsp
fresh cranberry
rosemary

butter

🥗Healthier: applesauce

💰Cheaper: margarine

Applesauce reduces fat while keeping moisture.

fresh cranberries

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: frozen cranberries

Dried cranberries are more accessible and often cheaper.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans provide similar texture and flavor.

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2

Grease a loaf pan with melted butter.

3

In a large bowl, mix together melted butter and sugar until well combined.

4

Add in vanilla sugar and eggs, mixing until fully incorporated.

5

Stir in yogurt and lemon juice.

6

In another bowl, whisk together plain flour, baking powder, and salt.

7

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.

8

Fold in fresh cranberries and lemon zest until evenly distributed.

9

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

10

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

11

Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

loaf panmixing bowlswhiskspatulatoothpickwire rack

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairynuts

Also Known As

Cranberry LoafCranberry Quick Bread

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