Thanksgiving Cranberry Bread Recipe

Last Updated on January 2, 2023 by Ellen Christian

Looking for a Thanksgiving cranberry bread recipe? Try this delicious cranberry bread with cinnamon and find out why it’s my favorite holiday quick bread.

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Cranberry Bread Recipe

Thanksgiving wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without a cranberry bread recipe. Having cranberry bread for Thanksgiving is a tradition in my home.  We always have cranberry sauce but cranberry bread is the perfect snack while you’re waiting for Thanksgiving dinner or while you’re watching football after.

The best part about cranberry bread is that you can make it a few weeks early. Then, wrap it well in aluminum foil and store it in the freezer until Thanksgiving.  There is so much to cook on Thanksgiving that I appreciate any recipe that I can make ahead of time.

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Unlike many of the cranberry bread recipes that I’ve seen, this cranberry bread recipe starts with a can of whole berry cranberry sauce.  Most of the cranberry bread recipes that I have made in the past start with fresh cranberries.

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Because this recipe starts with a can of whole berry cranberry sauce, it is so much more moist than others I have tried. When I found this recipe in the Gooseberry Patch Hometown Harvest cookbook that I was sent for review, I new it would be the cranberry bread recipe I made for Thanksgiving this year.

Spiced cranberry bread recipe

The Gooseberry Patch Hometown Harvest cookbook includes hearty recipes, inspiring tips and warm fall memories.  Recipes include breakfast, supper, Thanksgiving, Game Day, Pumpkin Patch, and Slow Cooker. There is a special section with memories called Over the River and Through the Woods.  

The recipes included are simple and can easily be prepared by even a novice.  I love that there are ideas for decorating, entertaining and gifts scattered throughout the book. It really makes this the perfect cookbook for the holidays.

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Yield: 10

Cranberry Cinnamon Bread

Cranberry bread recipe: Cranberry Cinnamon Bread

Looking for a Thanksgiving cranberry bread recipe? Try this delicious cranberry bread with cinnamon and find out why it's my favorite holiday quick bread.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 c all purpose flour
  • 2/3 c sugar
  • 1 t salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 t cinnamon
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 16 oz can whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1 c chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix flours, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
  2. Add egg, cranberry sauce and walnuts.
  3. Stir just until moistened and a stiff batter forms.
  4. Pour batter into a greased 9"x5" loaf pan.
  5. Bake 350F for one hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center tests clean.
  6. Cool in pan for 10 minutes.
  7. Turn out onto a wire rack; cool completely.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

10

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 290Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 378mgCarbohydrates: 50gFiber: 6gSugar: 25gProtein: 6g

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18 thoughts on “Thanksgiving Cranberry Bread Recipe”

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  3. I love to bake this time of year and cranberries are always a huge favorite. I have 3 bags in the freezer right now waiting to be tossed into something creative!
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  4. I really love their cookbooks and I do what you do with sweet breads. I freeze them and then grab a piece at a time!
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  5. I haven't tried a cranberry recipe like this. Your bread turned out amazing and looks delicious! I love recipes you can bake and freeze ahead for Thanksgiving since about a million other things need to be in the oven on Thanksgiving. 
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  6. Oh Yum Ellen that sounds heavenly! I would have never thought of a combination like this!!! This would make a great breakfast bread! 
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