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Cranberry Orange Bread with Salted Orange Honey Butter

Name: Cranberry Orange Bread with Salted Orange Honey Butter
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour; ¾ tsp baking powder; ½ tsp baking soda; ¼ tsp ground nutmeg; ½ tsp salt; ¾ cup granulated sugar; 3 tbsp Greek yogurt; 4 tbsp butter, melted; 1 large egg; 1 tsp vanilla extract; ¾ cup orange juice; 2 tbsp orange zest, divided; 3 tbsp applesauce; ½ cup dried cranberries; ½ cup chopped pecans; ½ cup salted butter, softened; 1 tbsp honey

This cranberry orange bread is a moist, aromatic quickbread brightened by citrus zest and finished with salted orange honey butter. Ground nutmeg and toasted pecans add warmth and texture throughout.

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Cranberry Orange Bread with Salted Orange Honey Butter

Total

55 min

Servings

Difficulty

Medium

Est. Cost

$31–$51

Recipe Source

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From Recette Magazine

Ingredients

2 cups all purpose flour
¾ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
½ tsp salt
¾ cup granulated sugar
3 tbsp Greek yogurt
4 tbsp butter, melted
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
¾ cup orange juice
2 tbsp orange zest, divided
3 tbsp applesauce
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup chopped pecans
½ cup salted butter, softened
1 tbsp honey

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Instructions

1
In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, ¾ tsp baking powder, ½ tsp baking soda, ¼ tsp nutmeg, ½ tsp salt, and ¾ cup sugar.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp Greek yogurt, 4 tbsp butter, and 1 egg until smooth. Add 1 tsp vanilla, ¾ cup orange juice, 1 tbsp orange zest, and 3 tbsp applesauce, and whisk until smooth.
3
Add the orange mixture to the flour mixture and stir gently to incorporate. Add ½ cup dried cranberries and ½ cup chopped pecans, and gently stir until evenly distributed.
4
Pour batter in a parchment lined Suvie pan and spread into the corners and edges with a spatula. Insert the pan into the bottom zone of your Suvie, input settings, and cook now. Suvie Cook Settings - Bottom Zone: Bake at 325°F for 35 minutes, Top Zone: None
5
Remove cranberry bread from Suvie and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
6
While the bread is cooling, in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix together ½ cup salted butter, 1 tbsp orange zest, and 1 tbsp honey on medium speed until combined, about 2 minutes. Remove cranberry bread from pan and serve with salted orange honey butter.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Don't overmix the batter once you add dry ingredients—fold gently by hand to avoid a dense, tough crumb.
Toast pecans lightly in a dry skillet for 2–3 minutes before chopping to deepen their nuttiness.
Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning out; this prevents crumbling and ensures clean edges.
Zest the orange before juicing it; zest dries out quickly once the fruit is cut.

Substitutions

All-purpose flour → whole wheat pastry flour (swap up to 50% for a slightly denser, nuttier loaf)
Pecans → walnuts or almonds (same volume; almonds will be less sweet)
Greek yogurt → sour cream or plain yogurt (1:1 ratio)
Granulated sugar → light brown sugar (adds caramel notes; use same amount)

Storage & make-ahead

Wrap cooled bread in plastic wrap or foil and store at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently in a 300°F oven for 10–15 minutes. Salted orange honey butter keeps refrigerated for 1 week.

Common Questions

Can I make this bread ahead of time?

Yes. Wrap cooled bread tightly in plastic wrap or foil and store at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before serving.

What can I use instead of Greek yogurt?

Sour cream or plain full-fat yogurt work as 1:1 substitutes. Both add moisture and tang.

How do I know when the bread is done baking?

Insert a toothpick into the center—it should emerge with just a few moist crumbs, not wet batter. The top should be golden brown.

Can I use fresh cranberries instead of dried?

Yes, but use fresh cranberries as-is (no need to chop). They'll hold their shape better and add tartness. Frozen cranberries also work—no thawing needed.