Orange Glazed Cranberry Bread Just Is A Four Letter Word

on Feb 16, 2023, Updated Feb 09, 2024 One of my favorite flavor combinations in the world is oranges and cranberries. Put them together to make an orange glazed cranberry bread and I’m in heaven. Juicy cranberries are one of my favorite things during the holiday season. But what I love about this recipe is you can use frozen cranberries too, so feel free to make it all year long. Quick breads are so delicious and easy to make. Serve this cranberry along with iced gingerbread, banana bread, Amish apple fritter bread or carrot cake loaf, and have a little of each. I won’t tell!

What I Love about this Recipe

Great for Christmas brunch Fresh ingredients Delicious flavor combination Sweet orange glaze Cranberry lovers will love this easy bread

Consider making this strawberry bread for another family favorite recipe to try out. Or for more cranberry fun, check out these glazed cran-orange crescent rolls.

Ingredients Needed

These simple ingredients can be found in your grocery store. If you tend to only see cranberries at the holidays, be sure to stock up and throw some in the freezer!

Here’s what you need:

Salt Baking Powder All purpose Flour Large Eggs Sugar Orange Buttermilk Orange Juice Oil Almond Extract Fresh Cranberries (or frozen) Powdered Sugar Butter

How to Make Cranberry Bread with Orange Glaze

Full directions on how to make this cranberry orange bread are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post. Below is a quick walk through. Step 1: Preheat oven at 325 degrees and prep your pan with non-stick cooking spray. Step 2: Next add your dry ingredients into a medium bowl and set it aside. Stir to combine. Step 3: In a large bowl you will add your eggs, sugar, zest, buttermilk, orange juice, and oil. Whisk to combine the ingredients. Step 4: Next add in the dry ingredients slowly. A little bit at a time. Step 5: In a small bowl add your cranberries with a tablespoon of flour. Sift to coat all the berries. Step 6: Fold in the cranberries, and then pour in the greased loaf pan.

Step 7: Bake as directed and allow the quick bread to cool for 10 minutes before you try to remove from the loaf pan. Step 8: While the loaf is cooling you will mix up the icing and then drizzle over the top of the bread. Step 9: Slice, serve and enjoy!

Tips for making cranberry bread

Here are some simple tips for making this cranberry bread recipe that will help ensure you have the perfect bread to serve your family and friends.

Don’t over mix: When mixing the batter, be careful not to overmix. Overmixing can cause the bread to become tough and dense. Mix until the ingredients are just combined. Grease the pan: Make sure to grease the pan well to prevent the bread from sticking. You can also line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper for easier removal. Baker’s Joy makes it so easy! Add a streusel topping: A streusel topping can add a crunchy texture and extra sweetness to the bread. Mix together flour, brown sugar, and butter, and sprinkle it over the top of the bread before baking. Powdered Sugar: Instead of a powdered sugar glaze consider adding powdered sugar to a sifter and dust the top of the quick bread with powdered sugar. Ensure center is done: Use a toothpick to check the center of the bread is completely done. You want to make sure there is no wet batter when you lift out the toothpick out of the bread. Fresh orange juice – Using fresh orange juice is going to really create the best glaze recipe for drizzling over your tart cranberry bread!

Variations

Simple ways to change up this orange-glazed cranberry bread.

Add nuts: Chopped walnuts or pecans can add a nice crunch and flavor to the bread. Mix 1/2 to 3/4 cup of chopped nuts into the batter before baking. Use different citrus: Instead of orange, try using lemon or lime zest and juice for the glaze. You can also mix and match different citrus for a unique flavor. Add spices: Ground cinnamon, ginger, or nutmeg can add warmth and depth of flavor to the bread. Mix 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of your favorite spice into the batter before baking. Use different fruits: If you’re not a fan of cranberries, you can use other fresh or dried fruits in the bread. Blueberries, raspberries, or chopped dried apricots or cherries can be delicious alternatives. Mini loaves: Instead of a full size loaf, make mini loaves. Follow the quick bread recipe in terms of preparing and then bake for a shorter time as the mini loaf pans will cook a lot quicker. Aim for 20-30 minutes then check on the bread. Make muffins: Instead of making a bread, you can bake the batter in a muffin tin to make individual muffins. This can be a great option for easy grab-and-go breakfast or snacks.

Storing Bread

Wrap the cooled bread tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil to prevent it from drying out or absorbing any odors in the refrigerator. Cranberry bread should be stored in the refrigerator to keep it fresh. It can last for up to one week in the refrigerator. If you want to store the bread for longer than a week, you can freeze it. Wrap the bread tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and then place it in a freezer-safe storage bag or container. The bread can be frozen for up to three months.