Baked Goods / Bread | Vegetarian

Cranberry Cinnamon Bread

Triticum aestivum (wheat), Vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry), Cinnamomum verum (cinnamon) Allergens: Wheat, Eggs, Milk
Cranberry Cinnamon Bread

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Poaceae (wheat), Ericaceae (cranberry), Lauraceae (cinnamon)
  • Primary Cuisine Western / American
  • Seasonality Autumn/Winter
  • Source Wheat flour, Cranberries, Cinnamon, Sugar, Eggs, Butter/Oil, Leavening agents

The Forktionary Angle

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Definition

A sweet, aromatic quick bread or yeast bread flavored with cinnamon and studded with dried or fresh cranberries, often served for breakfast or dessert.

Sensory Profile

TasteSweet, Tart (from cranberries), Warm (cinnamon), Buttery
TextureSoft, Moist, Spongy, Chewy (cranberries)
AromaWarm, Spicy (cinnamon), Fruity, Bready
AcidityLow-Medium

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per 1 slice (50g)
Calories300
Total Fat10
Saturated Fat5
Trans Fat0.2
Cholesterol40
Protein7
Total Carbohydrate48
Dietary Fiber2
Total Sugars20
Calcium50
Iron1
Potassium100

Chef’s Secret

For extra moisture and flavor, soak dried cranberries in warm orange juice or rum for 30 minutes before incorporating them into the dough.

Substitutions

Best Match

Raisin Bread

1:1

Similar sweet, fruited bread, often with cinnamon, good for breakfast/toasting.

Apple Cinnamon Bread

1:1

Offers a similar warm spice and fruit profile, with a different fruit texture.

Cinnamon Swirl Bagels

1:1

Provides cinnamon flavor and a chewy texture, good for toasting.

Plain Sweet Quick Bread (e.g., Banana Bread)

1:1

Similar sweet, moist bread base, can add cranberries and cinnamon for flavor.

Buying Guide

Look for moist texture and evenly distributed fruit. Avoid dry or crumbly loaves.

Flavor Pairings

Coffee tea cream cheese butter fruit preserves orange juice.