I thought I was finished making pumpkin breads last month, but then I saw this recipe for Cranberry Walnut Pumpkin Bread on The Duo Dishes and that changed everything. I just had to make it. I was already planning on making breads with cranberries this month so this was perfect!
The combination of flavors – pumpkin, tangerine, cranberries and walnuts – elevates this bread to a different category altogether. I had never used tangerine in a bread before – only lemon and orange zests. I love tangerine so the thought intrigued me. Well, let me tell you, this bread is fabulous! You get a different flavor burst with every bite. Sometimes it’s tart and sometimes it’s nutty and sweet. Very interesting and delightful!
The best part is once you get all of the ingredients together, this bread is quick and easy. I actually had all of the ingredients which is why I was so excited about trying it. Nothing special to buy.
I could go on and on about this bread…
but, let’s just make it already…
Cranberry Walnut Pumpkin Bread
Makes: 2 loaves
Recipe from: http://duodishes.com/2009/10/31/bobbys-guest-test-kitchen/#comment-6285
Here are some other Cranberry Bread Recipes and Pumpkin Bread Recipes you might enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, melted
- 5 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 2/3 cups pumpkin puree (I used freshly roasted pumpkin)
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- Zest of 1 small tangerine
- Juice of 1/2 tangerine
- 4 1/8 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
- 2 3/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 1/3 cups walnut pieces
- Turbinado sugar for sprinkling on top of the loaves (I used a generic version of Sugar In The Raw)
Directions:
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, salt and mix well. Pour the dry ingredients into the liquid ingredients and fold until combined thoroughly. Gently add the cranberries and walnuts evenly throughout the batter. Be careful not to pop the cranberries.
Divide the batter between the 2 loaf pans and sprinkle the top of each loaf with the Turbinado sugar.
Happy Baking!
Amanda says
I bet that is delicious!
Cathy (breadexperience) says
Yes, it is wonderful! Thanks for stopping by.