Description
Cranberry bread with almond topping is a delightful treat that fills your kitchen with a warm, inviting aroma. This easy-to-make bread features a perfect balance of tart cranberries and crunchy almonds, making it a fantastic choice for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. Each slice offers a buttery richness that complements the fruity flavor, ensuring this recipe becomes a cherished favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups fresh cranberries
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp almond extract
- ¼ cup sliced almonds (toasted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, and almond extract until smooth.
- Gently combine the wet and dry ingredients without overmixing.
- Fold in the cranberries until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle the sliced almonds on top.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg