• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Free Instant Pot Recipe Guide! download now!

FREE 5 Instant Pot Meals in 5 Minutes E Course!


Thank you for subscribing!


Formerly Your Homebased Mom

  • About
  • Latest
  • Contact
NEW! Watch on youtube!

Your Homebased Mom

Leigh Anne Wilkes

  • Recipes
    • Course
      • Appetizers
      • Beverages
      • Bread
      • Breakfast and Brunch
      • Dessert
        • Bars and Brownies
        • Cake
        • Candy and Treats
        • Cookies
        • Ice Cream
        • Pie
      • Main Dishes
      • Salads
      • Sandwiches and Burgers
      • Sauces and Dressings
      • Side Dishes
      • Soup
    • Cooking Method
      • Crock Pot
      • Grilling
      • Instant Pot
      • One Pan
      • Oven
      • Quick and Easy
      • Recipes for Two
    • Ingredients
      • Beef
      • Eggs
      • Pasta
      • Pork
      • Poultry
        • Chicken
        • Turkey
      • Seafood
      • Vegetarian
      • Gluten Free
    • Cuisine
      • American
      • Asian
      • European
      • Indian
      • Italian
      • Mediterranean
      • Mexican
    • Holiday
      • New Year’s Eve
      • Valentine’s Day
      • St. Patrick’s Day
      • Easter
      • 4th of July
      • Halloween
      • Thanksgiving
      • Christmas
  • Travel
    • Europe
    • United States
      • New York City
      • Portland
    • What To Wear
  • Life
    • Home
    • Party Ideas
    • Empty Nesters
    • Church
      • Activity Day
      • Relief Society
    • Organizational Tips
    • Recommended Reads
  • New? Start Here
  • Subscribe for weekly recipes

    FREE 5 Instant Pot Meals in 5 Minutes E Course!


    Thank you for subscribing!


Recipe Finder

  • Course
    • Appetizers
    • Beverages
    • Bread
    • Breakfast and Brunch
    • Dessert
    • Main Dishes
    • Salads
    • Sandwiches and Burgers
    • Sauces and Dressings
    • Side Dishes
    • Soup
  • Cooking Method
    • Oven
    • Crock Pot
    • Grilling
    • Instant Pot
    • One Pan
    • Quick and Easy
  • Ingredients
    • Beef
    • Eggs
    • Pasta
    • Pork
    • Poultry
    • Seafood
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten Free
  • Cuisine
    • American
    • Asian
    • European
    • Indian
    • Italian
    • Mediterranean
    • Mexican
  • Holiday
    • New Year’s Eve
    • Valentine’s Day
    • St. Patrick’s Day
    • Easter
    • 4th of July
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas
Home / Latest Posts / Recipes / Course / Bread / Cranberry Orange Bread Recipe

Cranberry Orange Bread Recipe

Jump to Recipe Print Share
Share on:
By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 12/13/21Updated: 1/21/23

This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure policy here.

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

What is A Quick Bread?

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!

Quick breads also include things such as muffins, biscuits, scones, cornbread, and breads like banana bread and zucchini bread.

slices of bread on cooling rack

Ingredients Needed

  • Orange Juice and Zest. Use fresh squeezed orange juice for best flavor.
  • Cranberries. Fresh are best but you can substitute with frozen or dried cranberries if fresh are not available.
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
  • In a large bowl, 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 for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until the cranberry orange bread springs back when lightly touched. A toothpick should come out clean. Let stand 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to a cool before slicing.
slices of orange cranberry bread


Tips for Tender Quick Bread.

  1. 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.
  2. Fresh ingredients. Be sure your baking soda and baking powder are fresh. If it is too old your bread won’t rise well.
  3. 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.
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.

Other favorite quick breads include:

  • Lemon Poppyseed Bread
  • Lemon Bread
  • Gluten Free Banana Bread
  • Small Batch Banana Bread
  • Pumpkin Bread
  • Quick Cheese Bread
  • Blueberry Zucchini Bread
  • Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
  • Key Lime Bread
  • Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Bread
cranberry orange bread sliced

For more cranberry recipes try these:

  • Cranberry Orange Cookies
  • Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce
  • Cranberry Cheesecake Bars
  • Cranberry Salsa
  • Crockpot Cranberry Pork

Be sure and follow me over on You Tube for weekly cooking demos.

4.79 from 14 votes
sliced loaf of orange cranberry breaad

Orange Cranberry Bread Recipe

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
This orange cranberry 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
Cook:1 hour
0 minutes
Total:1 hour 20 minutes
Rate Recipe

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.
Recipe from The Idea Room. 

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
Did you make this?I love seeing what you made. Be sure to share a picture and tag @yourhomebasedmom on social media!
Tag on Insta! Leave a Rating


Originally posted November 9, 2014

Be sure and follow me over on You Tube for weekly cooking demos.

Previous Post
Giant White Chocolate Peppermint Cookie
Next Post
Chicken and Dumplings for Two

Reader Interactions

Leave a Review Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Made this? Rate this recipe:




  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
Older Comments

Primary Sidebar

Seasonal Posts

overhead shot of chocolate fondue and dippers

Chocolate Fondue Recipe

spoonful of chocolate lava cake

Chocolate Lava Cake for Two {or more}

overhead shot of raspberry tart

White Chocolate Raspberry Tart

red velvet cake with pieces missing

Small Batch Red Velvet Cake

Most Popular Posts

baked riblets

Easy Oven Baked Riblets

Lemon Oatmeal Cookies

Lemon Oatmeal Cookies

Crock Pot 5 ingredient Pork Roast sliced

Crock Pot Pork Roast

Herb Rice

Opens in a new window Opens an external site Opens an external site in a new window

Trending Now

overhead shot of cinnamon rolls

One Hour Cinnamon Rolls

plate of smashed potatoes and a fork

Crispy Smashed Potatoes

overhead shot of bowl of almond chicken

Almond Chicken

baked riblets

Easy Oven Baked Riblets

No knead bread in a pan

Instant Pot Bread

Tomato tart pieces

Easy Tomato Tart

spoon full of mac and cheese

Crock Pot Mac and Cheese

Almond Torte

  • Crock Pot
  • Instant Pot
  • Chicken
  • Breakfast
  • Appetizers
  • Bread
  • Salad
  • Dessert

Order my Cookbook, Holiday Slow Cooker!

Buy Now!
Back to Top
  • About
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclosure
  • Contact
© 2013–2023 Leigh Anne Wilkes Site Credits Designed by Melissa Rose Design Developed by Once Coupled