Cranberry Nut Cornbread Recipe

This festive Cranberry Nut Cornbread is the perfect side dish or delightful snack for your Christmas gatherings! Bursting with the tartness of fresh cranberries and the crunch of nuts, this cornbread is moist and delicious. For a super-smooth texture, try pre-soaking the cornmeal in the milk (see tip below). This recipe is easy to follow and sure to impress your family and friends. #cranberrycornbread #christmasbaking #holidayrecipe #cornbreadrecipe #nutbread

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 194.7 kcal
Protein 7g
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Ingredients for Cranberry Nut Cornbread

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How to Make Cranberry Nut Cornbread

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Lightly grease a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan (or two 7.5x3.5x2-inch loaf pans) with cooking spray.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup cornmeal, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 4 teaspoons baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  4. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: 1 large egg, 1 cup milk, ½ cup vegetable oil, and 1 tablespoon lemon zest. (Tip: For extra smooth cornbread, soak the cornmeal in the milk for 15 minutes before adding the remaining wet ingredients)
  6. Pour the wet ingredients into the well of the dry ingredients.
  7. Gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  8. Fold in 1 cup chopped nuts and 1 cup fresh cranberries.
  9. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan(s).
  10. Bake for 55-60 minutes for the large loaf pan, or 45-50 minutes for the smaller loaf pans, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
  12. Remove from the pan and let cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

63g

Fat

4g

Carbs

10g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cranberry Nut Cornbread?

Cranberry Nut Cornbread takes about 95 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 75 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cranberry Nut Cornbread?

Cranberry Nut Cornbread has approximately 194.7 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 9 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cranberry Nut Cornbread?

The key ingredients for Cranberry Nut Cornbread are All Purpose Flour, Yellow Cornmeal, Sugar, Baking Powder, Salt, Egg. See the full list with measurements above.

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