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Cranberry Clementine Quick Bread

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Cranberry Clementine Quick Bread is a moist, citrus-infused loaf packed with tart cranberries and bright clementine flavor. Perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea, or holiday gifting, this cheerful bread combines the tang of cranberries with the sweet aroma of fresh clementine for a festive, flavorful treat.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp clementine zest
  • 1/3 cup freshly squeezed clementine juice
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (or neutral oil)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk sugar, melted butter, eggs, clementine juice, zest, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Combine and fold: Pour wet ingredients into the dry and stir gently until just combined. Fold in cranberries and nuts if using. Do not overmix.
  5. Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool and serve: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Chopping cranberries helps distribute flavor evenly and prevents overly tart bites.
  • Use fresh clementine zest for the best citrus aroma.
  • Add a clementine glaze for a sweet, glossy finish.
  • Turn the batter into muffins—bake 18–22 minutes at 350°F.
  • For extra moisture, add 2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt.

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