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Home / Latest Posts / Recipes / Cranberry Orange Bread

Cranberry Orange Bread

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 12/13/23Updated: 2/25/25

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sliced loaf of orange cranberry bread

This cranberry orange bread is a quick sweet orange bread full of fresh cranberries. The combination of orange and cranberry is perfect.

loaf of cranberry bread on a cooling rack

Cranberry Orange Bread is a quick bread. It is a bread made without yeast that uses baking soda and baking powder as leavening agent. There is no yeast involved!

slices of bread on cooling rack

Ingredients Needed

  • Oranges, juice and zest
  • Cranberries, fresh
  • All Purpose Flour
  • Butter
  • Sugar
  • Egg
  • Baking Powder
  • Baking Soda
  • Salt
  • Pecans
orange cranberry bread ingredients

How to Make Cranberry Orange Bread

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan or 3 mini loaf pans
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Stir in orange zest, cranberries, and pecans.
add cranberries into dry ingredients
  • Gently stir to incorporate ingredients.
cranberries and flour mixed together
  • Cream together margarine, sugar, and egg until smooth.
pouring orange juice into bowl
  • Pour in orange juice. Mix to combine.
  • Add in flour mixture and stir until just moistened.
pouring bread batter into pan
  • Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F until the cranberry orange bread springs back when lightly touched and a toothpick comes out clean, about 1 hour.
  • Let stand 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to a cool before slicing.

Tips

  • Don’t over mix. Stir just until ingredients are combined. Mix wet ingredients in one bowl and dry ingredients in another and then combine. Overmixing causes tough bread.
  • Fresh ingredients. Be sure your baking soda and baking powder are fresh. If it is too old your bread won’t rise well. Use fresh squeezed orange juice for the best flavor.
  • Don’t allow batter to sit in the pan for very long before putting it in the oven. The baking soda and powder begin working as soon as they are wet so if the batter sits too long it may not rise as well.
slices of orange cranberry bread

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make mini loaves instead?

Yes, this recipe will make 3 mini loaves or one full size loaf. Bake for 45-50 minutes

How long will cranberry orange bread last?

After it has cooled completely you can wrap it airtight in plastic wrap and it will keep 3-5 days. Keep in the refrigerator to extend the shelf life.

Do quick breads freeze well?

This bread is a perfect make ahead and freeze treat. After it has cooled, wrap in plastic wrap and then in a layer of foil. It will keep in the freezer for up to six months. Allow it thaw in the refrigerator.

How to cut quick bread?

Use a serrated knife and cut using a sawing motion for the cleanest cut. Allow bread to cool before slicing for best results.

cranberry orange bread sliced

Check out more of my favorite quick bread recipes:

  • Lemon Bread
  • Blueberry Zucchini Bread
  • Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Bread

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4.82 from 16 votes
sliced loaf of orange cranberry breaad

Cranberry Orange Bread Recipe

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
This cranberry orange bread is a quick sweet orange bread full of fresh cranberries. The combination of orange and cranberry is perfect.
serves: 9 servings
Prep:20 minutes minutes
Cook:1 hour hour
0 minutes minutes
Total:1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 1/2 cup pecans coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup orange juice fresh squeezed is best

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in orange zest, cranberries, and pecans. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together butter, sugar, and egg until smooth.
  • Stir in orange juice. Beat in flour mixture until just moistened.
  • Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until the bread springs back when lightly touched. Let stand 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool. Wrap in plastic when completely cool.
    For mini loaves, bake 45-50 minutes

Tips & Notes:

Recipe makes 3 mini loaves or one full size loaf.
  • Don’t over mix. Stir just until ingredients are combined. Mix wet ingredients in one bowl and dry ingredients in another and then mix just combine. Overmixing causes tough bread.
  • Fresh ingredients. Be sure your baking soda and baking powder are fresh. If it is too old your bread won’t rise well.
  • Don’t allow batter to sit in the pan for very long before putting it in the oven. The baking soda and powder begin working as soon as they are wet so if the batter sits too long it may not rise as well.
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Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 296kcal (15%) Carbohydrates: 49g (16%) Protein: 4g (8%) Fat: 10g (15%) Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 18mg (6%) Sodium: 258mg (11%) Potassium: 186mg (5%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 25g (28%) Vitamin A: 309IU (6%) Vitamin C: 14mg (17%) Calcium: 47mg (5%) Iron: 2mg (11%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Bread
Cuisine:American
sliced loaf of orange cranberry breaad
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  1. Emma says

    Posted on 11/15 at 2:08 pm

    Wow!!! What a yummy recipe! I doubled it to make two loaves as gifts and made a few mini muffins for us. Incredibly yummy! I used dried cranberries and the recipe turned out perfectly. Can’t wait to gift these delicious bundles!

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  2. Milton Newcomb says

    Posted on 2/13 at 2:38 pm

    Good report! Pretty informative and properly published. You included The subject in good detail and offered outstanding illustrations to back again up your details. This article will be a terrific resource for anyone wanting to learn more with regards to the subject. Many thanks for the great work!

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  3. Karina Harris says

    Posted on 12/16 at 8:24 am

    Can you freeze it?

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne Wilkes says

      Posted on 12/16 at 10:57 am

      Yes, there are directions on how to do it in the post

      Reply
  4. Jackie says

    Posted on 10/22 at 6:09 pm

    How long did the mini loaves take and did they bake at the same temperature?
    Thank you.

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne Wilkes says

      Posted on 11/1 at 9:55 am

      mini loaves will take about 22-24 minutes to bake, check five minutes before end of time.

      Reply
  5. Ellen says

    Posted on 11/16 at 2:30 pm

    Does it have to be margarine or can you use butter?

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 11/16 at 4:25 pm

      No you can use butter

      Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 11/16 at 4:26 pm

      You can use butter

      Reply
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