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Apple Cranberry Quick Bread Recipe

Bake up a batch of pure autumn bliss with this irresistible Apple Cranberry Quick Bread! This golden, fruity loaf bursts with the tartness of fresh apples and the sweetness of dried cranberries. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat, this easy recipe is easily doubled for two loaves, making it ideal for sharing (or keeping all to yourself!). Get ready for a taste of fall that's unbelievably delicious!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 335.1 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Cranberry Quick Bread

  • Not used in this recipe (melted butter is specified for the batter)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Optional, not specified in this recipe
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 cups diced tart apples
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional, not specified in recipe steps)
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter
  • Greasing fat (e.g., butter, shortening, or cooking spray) as needed for pan
  • 1-2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for dusting pan)

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How to Make Apple Cranberry Quick Bread

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the diced apples and dried cranberries.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. 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

13 g

Sugar

109g

Fat

11g

Carbs

14g

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