Cranberry Orange Pumpkin Bread is a delightful blend of flavors that captures the essence of fall. This sweet bread recipe combines moist pumpkin, tart cranberries, and a hint of orange, making it a perfect treat for any gathering or a cozy day at home.
The ingredients in this cranberry orange bread are simple yet effective, creating a bread that is both flavorful and satisfying. With easy-to-find items such as eggs, oil, sugar, and warm spices, anyone can whip up this delightful loaf. This pumpkin and cranberry bread is not only delicious but also an inviting aroma that fills the kitchen, making it a rewarding choice for bakers of all levels!
We love cranberry orange bread and we love pumpkin bread, and now we have found a way to combine the two!
Fall Flavors in Sweet Bread Form
Cranberry orange pumpkin bread showcases a delightful combination of seasonal ingredients. The blend of flavors evokes the essence of autumn with each bite. This delicious quick bread is made with pumpkin puree, orange juice, and fresh cranberries. The combination of flavors and textures create a complex taste that is sure to please!
Cranberry bread is delicious just the way that it is, but you can also add a simple glaze if you’d like. Or eat a slice warm with a scoop of ice cream for dessert. Whether served warm or at room temperature, this bread is a delightful addition to holiday gatherings, bringing a homemade touch to any occasion!
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS CRANBERRY PUMPKIN BREAD RECIPE:
- Soft & moist bread. The pumpkin puree ensures a moist texture while providing important nutrients. It’s a delicious way to incorporate seasonal ingredients into everyday baking.
- Easy to make! This recipe is very simple, requiring a few basic pantry ingredients plus a couple more easy to find items. It’s perfect for both novice bakers and seasoned chefs looking for a quick treat.
- Absolutely heavenly! The aroma of baking fills the kitchen with a warm, inviting scent that makes it hard to resist. This bread not only tastes good but also uplifts the mood with its delightful fragrance.
Ingredients for Cranberry Orange Pumpkin Bread
Pumpkin: You need one 8-ounce can of pumpkin puree. Do NOT to use pumpkin pie filling, they are not the same thing.
Eggs: Add 2 large eggs to help bind the ingredients together.
Oil: The recipe calls for ½ cup of vegetable or canola oil, but I almost always use coconut oil. Just make sure it is melted before mixing in with the other ingredients.
Orange juice: Use a ⅓ cup of any type of orange juice, but the kind with pulp make the orange flavor a little bit stronger in the bread.
Sugar: Add in 1 cup of granulated sugar to the batter.
Flour: 1 ¾ cups of all-purpose flour works best for this recipe.
Baking soda: The leavening agent in the bread is 1 tsp of baking soda.
Salt: Just ¾ tsp of salt helps all of the flavors to pop!
Pumpkin pie spice: You will need ½ TBSP of pumpkin pie spice.
Cranberries: Use 2 cups of fresh or frozen cranberries in this bread recipe. If you use frozen cranberries, you may need to increase the baking time by a few minutes.
How to make Cranberry Orange Pumpkin Bread
Prep
Preheat your oven to 350° F. Spray a 9×5 bread pan with non-stick cooking spray and then flour the pan to ensure the loaf doesn’t stick.
Batter
In a large bowl, add the pumpkin purée, eggs, vegetable oil, orange juice, and sugar. Whisk to combine and then set it aside.
In a smaller bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin spice. Pour the flour mixture into the large bowl with the wet ingredients and whisk together until just combined, be careful to not over mix.
Add the cranberries and gently fold them into the mixture.
Bake
Pour the batter into the bread pan and bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes. Check with a toothpick for doneness. Remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for at least 5 minutes before removing. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Cranberry Orange Pumpkin Bread
Ingredients
- 8 oz can pumpkin purée
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ⅓ cup orange juice
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 ¾ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ TBSP pumpkin pie spice
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat your oven to 350° F. Then spray a 9×5 bread pan with non-stick cooking spray and flour it to ensure the loaf doesn’t stick.
- Batter: In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin purée, eggs, vegetable oil, orange juice, and sugar. Whisk to combine and then set the bowl aside.
- Next, in a small bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin spice. Then pour the dry ingredients into the large bowl with the wet ingredients and whisk together until just combined, be careful to not over mix.
- Now fold in the cranberries into the mixture.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the bread pan, place in the preheated oven and bake for 55-60 minutes. Check with a toothpick for doneness.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for at least 5 minutes before removing. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
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HOW MANY LOAVES OF BREAD DOES THIS RECIPE MAKE?
This recipe can make 1 large loaf of cranberry orange pumpkin bread or 2-3 mini loaves of bread. I usually make the smaller loaves so that I can share with friends and neighbors, and I often double the batter so I can make more! The larger loaves bake for 55-60 minutes and the smaller loaves bake for 40-45 minutes.
How long is this bread good for & how do you store it?
Cranberry Orange Pumpkin Bread can be stored at room temperature for up to 3-5 days. To keep it fresh longer, it is best to refrigerate it, where it can last for up to 1 week.
For extended storage, wrapping it tightly and freezing it allows it to stay good for up to 3 months.
How does the choice of oil affect the bread taste and texture?
Using vegetable or canola oil will create a neutral flavor and a soft texture. Coconut oil adds a subtle coconut flavor and may give the bread a slightly denser texture, depending on how it is measured and mixed.
Can I adjust the sugar content without compromising the flavor?
Reducing the sugar to ¾ cup can still yield a sweet bread, but using natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup may alter the batter’s moisture. It’s crucial to balance sweetness with the bread’s overall flavor profile.
Is it possible to make this bread healthier?
Healthier alternatives include using whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour for added fiber. Reducing oil to ¼ cup or using unsweetened applesauce can lower calories without significant flavor loss. You can also reduce the sugar to ½ cup and if you still think the bread is sweet enough, you could try reducing that even more the next time around.
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Cranberry Orange Pumpkin Bread is made with all of your favorite fall flavors! This soft, moist pumpkin cranberry bread is both flavorful and satisfying.
Taryn says
Great combination of flavors, moist, and delicious! I love this recipe.
Brandy says
I love orange/cranberry together but never added it in with pumpkin. I have been missing out. What an amazing flavor combination. My family ate this bread up so fast!