Almond Cranberry Bread Recipe

This delightful Almond Cranberry Bread recipe, adapted from an Ocean Spray flyer, is a holiday classic! Enjoy the perfect blend of tart cranberries and crunchy almonds in a moist and flavorful quick bread. This updated recipe includes both chopped almonds in the batter (optional) and sliced almonds for a beautiful topping. Get ready to bake up a batch of deliciousness – perfect for gifting or enjoying with your morning coffee!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 230.4 kcal
Protein 8g
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Ingredients for Almond Cranberry Bread

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How to Make Almond Cranberry Bread

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in the cranberries and ½ cup chopped almonds (optional).
  7. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. Top with the remaining ¼ cup sliced almonds.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. (Baking time may vary depending on your oven).
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

42g

Fat

26g

Carbs

9g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Almond Cranberry Bread?

Almond Cranberry Bread takes about 110 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 90 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Almond Cranberry Bread?

Almond Cranberry Bread has approximately 230.4 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 17 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Almond Cranberry Bread?

The key ingredients for Almond Cranberry Bread are Flour, Sugar, Baking Powder, Salt, Egg, 1% Low Fat Milk. See the full list with measurements above.

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