Description
A delightful cranberry pumpkin bread that combines the rich taste of pumpkin with the tartness of cranberries, perfect for fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with vegetable oil or butter.
- In a bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the wet ingredients: pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Fold in the cranberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle pumpkin seeds on top if desired.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use canned pumpkin puree for convenience or make your own from sugar pumpkins.
- Fresh cranberries are recommended, but frozen can be used without thawing.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cranberry Pumpkin Bread, Fall Recipe, Baking, Pumpkin Bread, Cranberry Bread