Orange Glazed Cranberry Bread Recipe

November 18, 2013 By Nicole Harris 61 Comments

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If you need a quick and easy breakfast option around the holidays, this Orange Glazed Cranberry Bread Recipe is the solution! This moist quick bread is bursting with tart cranberry flavor and the orange glaze adds the perfect blend of sweet citrus.

Quick Bread Recipe with Cranberries

I absolutely love making quick breads. The flavors and ingredients can easily be changed to fit my needs. I use this basic quick bread recipe and switch out the type of dried fruit depending on my mood. Nuts can be added and the glaze can be made in a variety of different flavors.

Wrap up some loaves of this Orange Glazed Cranberry Bread for holiday gifts. Or enjoy it as a breakfast treat with the family.

Another awesome way to use Cooking Spray is to spray the measuring cup before filling it with honey. Then the honey slides right out of the measuring cup without a hassle. I use that trick a lot!

Back to this perfect loaf of Cranberry Bread. It is ready to be GLAZED!

Orange Glazed Cranberry Bread

Yield: 1

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

If you need a quick and easy breakfast option around the holidays, this Orange Glazed Cranberry Bread Recipe is the solution! This moist quick bread is bursting with tart cranberry flavor and the orange glaze adds the perfect blend of sweet citrus.

Ingredients

Cranberry Bread

1 Cup Dried Cranberries
1/4 tsp Baking Soda
1 Tb Butter
1 Cup Boiling Water
1 Egg
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 Cup Honey
1 tsp Baking Powder
2 Cups AP Flour
PAM Cooking Spray

Orange Glaze

2/3 Cup Powdered Sugar
1½ Tb Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
Orange Zest - to taste, optional

Instructions

Cranberry Bread
Preheat oven to 350°
Generously spray a large loaf pan (9x5x3) with Baking Spray.
Finely chop dried cranberries in a food processor.
Combine chopped cranberries, baking soda, butter and boiling water. Set aside.
In a large bowl - beat egg, salt and honey for about 10 seconds. (Spray measuring cup with cooking spray before measuring the honey to prevent a sticky situation)
In a separate bowl - sift the flour and baking powder.
While mixing - add the cranberry liquid to the egg and honey mixture. Mix until fully incorporated.
Slowly add the dry ingredients and stir until no dry clumps remain. Do not over mix.
Transfer batter to the greased loaf pan. Run the tip of your spatula lengthwise down the middle of the batter to create the crack at the top of the bread.
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted and removed clean.
Remove from oven and allow to cool in pan for 5-10 minutes.
Using a potholder or towel - gently flip the loaf pan upside down and catch the cranberry bread with the other hand.
Cool on a wire rack for at least 15-20 minutes.
While the bread is cooling prepare the glaze.

Orange Glaze

Stir the powdered sugar, orange juice and zest together with a fork.
Drizzle glaze over the top of the cranberry bread.
Allow glaze to set for 10-15 minutes.
Slice and serve OR package and give as gifts!

Notes

Here is an interesting add in: Crush dried thyme into a powder and add about 1/4 tsp to the glaze. It adds a slightly savory element. Taste test on a small portion before adding thyme to the entire batch of glaze.

Nutrition Information

Yield 8Serving Size 1
Amount Per ServingCalories 300Total Fat 3gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 27mgSodium 270mgCarbohydrates 68gFiber 2gSugar 41gProtein 4g

Nutritional information on WonkyWonderful is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.

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I adapted this recipe from the Maple Date Nut Bread recipe in Eet Smakelijk.

This Cranberry Bread Recipe is one of my holiday favorites. Add the Orange Glaze for breakfast perfection! I hope you and your loved ones enjoy this tasty quick bread as much as my family.

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Tracey@We-Made-That says
November 18, 2013 at

My all time favorite food is Ice-cream. Love it!
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Kathie Craig says
November 18, 2013 at

Chocolate chip or pumpkin cheesecake.
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Auntiepatch says
November 18, 2013 at

My absolute favorite food is LOBSTER! Grilled, baked, broiled, I love it!
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Margot C says
November 18, 2013 at

My absolute favorite food? Oh that is hard! I’m going to have to say a baguette with some Saint-André cheese (sinful, I know).
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Becca H says
November 18, 2013 at

Pizza – I’m still a kid at heart.
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Sally Sullivan says
November 18, 2013 at

Crab legs!! Most definitely crab legs.
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Kenyetta says
November 18, 2013 at

pecan pie!
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Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen says
November 18, 2013 at

PAM works great!! And that orange glaze sounds sooo amazing!!
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Dani H says
November 18, 2013 at

Pie!
Thanks for a chance at the giveaway!
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Heather Scroggins says
November 18, 2013 at

I absolutely love a good chocolate brownie!
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Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
November 18, 2013 at

Chocolate is my favorite food, of course!
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MaryB says
November 18, 2013 at

Wow, that is a hard question. Maybe mashed potatoes and gravy!
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Mel says
November 19, 2013 at

Yum! The thyme is a very interesting add, I like the idea. Cooking sprays are an essential round here!
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natalie parvis says
November 19, 2013 at

Maryland Blue Crabs…. No competition!
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Kassie H says
November 19, 2013 at

I really like French toast!
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Erika b says
November 19, 2013 at

Sounds yummy! I love Italian foods especially eggplant parm.
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Kymberly Pray says
November 19, 2013 at

Bread in every variety may be one of the stronger urges I have each day. Hawaiian sweetbread rolls, toast dripping with butter, soft pretzels, big chunks of warm fresh baked bread, corn bread … you get the idea. 🙂
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Danielle Porter says
November 19, 2013 at

Loveeeeeeee Coffee cake! That or candied yams……the absolute best!!!!
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Marty says
November 19, 2013 at

Avocados. I’ll take them any way they come!
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Julie says
November 19, 2013 at

Pizza
thanks for the giveaway
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Natalie yeoman says
November 19, 2013 at

Mine is Mac and cheese
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Kelly D says
November 19, 2013 at

My favorite food is eggplant parmesan.
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Casandra says
November 19, 2013 at

Oh gosh, thats ahard one. I think my fav is my grandmas Mac and Cheese. Way too tasty!
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Darlene Carbajal says
November 19, 2013 at

My favorite food are cheeseburgers. 🙂
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Sarah Marshall says
November 20, 2013 at

My favorite food is cream cheese!
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Robin Wilson says
November 20, 2013 at

Pizza!
Thank you for the chance!
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Sara Sullivan says
November 20, 2013 at

Macaroni and cheese!
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Amy Honious says
November 20, 2013 at

I would have to say that my absolute favorite food is fried chicken! That is what the kids ask for when they come back home, too 🙂 Thanks for such a grand giveaway!
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Amanda Rauch says
November 20, 2013 at

My absolute favorite food is blueberries!! I can eat them anytime!!
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D SCHMIDT says
November 20, 2013 at

I adore cherry bakewells.
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Kathe says
November 20, 2013 at

I found my all-time favorite food this past weekend! A burger from BGR at the Baltimore airport!! To. Die. For.
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Nancy W says
November 20, 2013 at

My favor food, that is so hard to answer as I am a foodie and love all kinds of food. I guess I would have to say shrimp! It’s what I order most times when we go out to eat!
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Clarissa Hooper says
November 20, 2013 at

Fave food: Strawberry cheesecake!
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LeAnn V says
November 20, 2013 at

I’m an ice-cream junkie!! Love it all year long and any flavor it comes in.
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Allie says
November 20, 2013 at

I like steak
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Natalie Vandenberghe says
November 20, 2013 at

I don’t think there a way in the world I could name just one favorite food! I love:
fresh strawberry o’cheese pie & Peanut Butter Dream, frozen yogurt
fruit salad, broccoli salad
my Dad’s Spanish Sauce
Beef Bulgogi, Chicken Pad Thai & Pad Se Ew with Pork
homemade bread (including quick breads), muffins, scones, cookies and brownies
See’s candy
(to name a few!)
Your recipe sounds delicious–thanks for sharing.
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Pam Gurganus says
November 20, 2013 at

My absolute favorite food is cheese!
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latanya says
November 20, 2013 at

boneless fried chicken
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Harmony B says
November 21, 2013 at

Love chicken marsala, but I don’t have it very often
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Victoria says
November 21, 2013 at

My absolute food? I would have to go with Shepherds Pie. It’s the ultimate comfort food.
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- Victoria says
  November 21, 2013 at
  
  I meant favorite food…..sigh
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Heather says
November 21, 2013 at

Hands down, it would have to be my mom’s fried chicken. No one makes it as good as she does.
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Mer says
November 21, 2013 at

My grandmother’s chicken pot pie. It’s so simple, but that flaky piecrust and perfectly spiced chicken and veggies makes for the greatest comfort food.
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Sarah Cook says
November 21, 2013 at

Cold, leftover pie. I could eat it for any meal!
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Kristen says
November 21, 2013 at

I love Cherry Cheese Pie!
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Ashley B. says
November 21, 2013 at

My favorite food would have to be pork enchiladas right now. We used smoked pulled pork and homemade enchilada sauce. So yummy and creamy!
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Annette says
November 21, 2013 at

My favorite food is Beef Wellington.
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David says
November 21, 2013 at

My favorite food is grilled rope sausage. Eat it plain, on a bun or tortilla, you can’t ruin it.
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Cálaeb Temple says
November 21, 2013 at

i love braised short ribs.
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ellen casper says
November 22, 2013 at

Chicken fajitas
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Martha@A Family Feast says
November 22, 2013 at

Well…I’d be leaving a comment on this post even without the giveaway! This looks amazing Nicole!! PINNED! And my favorite food is ice cream…
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- Nicole Harris says
  November 22, 2013 at
  
  Oh, my favorite is Ice Cream too!
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Nataly Carbonell says
November 22, 2013 at

Shrimp scampi!
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karen says
November 22, 2013 at

fresh summer peaches
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Daraya says
November 23, 2013 at

I love baked mac n’ cheese! 🙂
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Jill says
November 23, 2013 at

Butterscotch Pie
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Kathryn Mcneal says
November 23, 2013 at

I love cheesecake.
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tammigirl says
November 23, 2013 at

My absolute favorite food, no lie, is cranberries. A few years ago I would have said potatoes, but I had a serious kidney scare and cranberries are a super food for the kidneys. I make sure to eat cranberries and drink cranberry juice every single day.
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laurie says
November 23, 2013 at

I love hamburgers
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Artemis says
November 25, 2013 at

That recipe looks great, I love this flavour combination!
However, I *much* prefer parchment paper over PAM. The stuff is great: less concern about potentially harmful chemicals/synthetics, and a wide variety of uses. Not only can you line baking pans with parchment paper, but you can also employ it in bread baking (specifically the overnight, yeasted no-knead variations), and when making your own pizza on a baking stone. Simply assemble your pizza on the paper, and lift the entire thing by the edges of the paper onto the stone. No need for a slider and no worry about sauce and goo running onto the stone.
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- Nicole Harris says
  November 25, 2013 at
  
  Thanks Artemis! I have never had much luck using parchment paper. Not sure what I am doing wrong but everything tends to burn. I’m glad it’s working for you though 😀
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